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The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Die unendliche Geschichte (original title)

PG  102 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Family   -  20 July 1984 (USA)
7.4
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Ratings: 7.4/10 from 39,577 users   Metascore: 46/100 
Reviews: 251 user | 56 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com

A troubled boy dives into a wonderous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.

Writers:

Wolfgang Petersen (screenplay), Herman Weigel (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Barret Oliver ...
Gerald McRaney ...
Drum Garrett Drum Garrett ...
1st Bully
Darryl Cooksey Darryl Cooksey ...
2nd Bully
Nicholas Gilbert Nicholas Gilbert ...
3rd Bully
Thomas Hill Thomas Hill ...
Deep Roy ...
Tilo Prückner Tilo Prückner ...
Moses Gunn ...
Noah Hathaway ...
Alan Oppenheimer Alan Oppenheimer ...
Rockbiter / Falkor / G'mork / Narrator (voice)
Sydney Bromley Sydney Bromley ...
Patricia Hayes Patricia Hayes ...
Tami Stronach Tami Stronach ...
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Storyline

Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he "borrows" the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction. Written by Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Book | Boy | Bully | Attic | Destruction  | See more »

Taglines:

A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Fantasy

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

West Germany | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La historia sin fin See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$27,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,325,823 (USA) (22 July 1984) (950 Screens)

Gross:

$100,000,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (international version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Falkor is actually a 43-foot long motorized creature with 6,000 plastic scales and pink feather-fur. His head his three feet tall and long, and has a long tongue in the mouth. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the US version, when The Nothing first appears and Rockbiter drives away, his position relative to the camera changes inconsistently between shots. See more »

Quotes

Atreyu: You've already brought me the entire 10000 miles?
Falcor: No, only 9891.
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Soundtracks

"The Neverending Story"
Music by Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics by Keith Forsey
Performed by Limahl Feat. Beth Anderson (uncredited)
Guitar solo Dee Harris (uncredited)
Courtesy of EMI Records, Ltd. See more »