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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

  • 19901990
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
26K
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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
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A young boy with a distant father enters a world of make-believe and magic through a portal within an antique book.A young boy with a distant father enters a world of make-believe and magic through a portal within an antique book.A young boy with a distant father enters a world of make-believe and magic through a portal within an antique book.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • Karin Howard(screenplay by)
    • Michael Ende(based on the novel "The Neverending Story" by)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Brandis
    • Kenny Morrison
    • Clarissa Burt
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Miller
  • Writers
    • Karin Howard(screenplay by)
    • Michael Ende(based on the novel "The Neverending Story" by)
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Brandis
    • Kenny Morrison
    • Clarissa Burt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter
    Trailer 1:23
    The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter
    The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter
    Trailer 1:19
    The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter

    Photos150

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    1 sheet movie poster approx 27" x 40"
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)

    Top cast

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    Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis
    • Bastianas Bastian
    Kenny Morrison
    • Atreyuas Atreyu
    Clarissa Burt
    • Xayideas Xayide
    John Wesley Shipp
    John Wesley Shipp
    • Barneyas Barney
    Martin Umbach
    Martin Umbach
    • Nimblyas Nimbly
    Alexandra Johnes
    Alexandra Johnes
    • Childlike Empressas Childlike Empress
    Thomas Hill
    Thomas Hill
    • Koreanderas Koreander
    Helena Michell
    • Bastian's Motheras Bastian's Mother
    Christopher Burton
    • Tri Faceas Tri Face
    • (as Chris Burton)
    Patricia Fugger
    • Instrument Spinsteras Instrument Spinster
    Birge Schade
    • Windbrideas Windbride
    Claudio Maniscalco
    • Lavamanas Lavaman
    Andreas Borcherding
    • Mudwartas Mudwart
    Ralf Weikinger
    • Mudwartas Mudwart
    Colin Gilder
    • Rockbiter Junioras Rockbiter Junior
    Rob Morton
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Frank Lenart
    Frank Lenart
    • Traineras Trainer
    Rudi Bauer
    • Giantas Giant
    • Director
      • George Miller
    • Writers
      • Karin Howard(screenplay by)
      • Michael Ende(based on the novel "The Neverending Story" by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more. —Graeme Roy <gsr@cbmamiga.demon.co.uk>
    travelswimming poolfear of heightsbook storeboy90 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Begin an all new adventure as a young boy returns to a world of wonder on the wings of his imagination.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Thomas Hill is the only actor to reprise his role, as Koreander the bookkeeper, from the original movie. The child actors had to be recast as they had visibly gotten older in the 6 year gap between the films, and they no longer looked the same age.
    • Goofs
      In this movie, Bastian has a fear of heights which includes him having to dive off a 20-foot diving board, but in the first movie, Bastian is flying on Falkor's back miles up in the clouds.
    • Quotes

      Bastian's Father: [reading that Bastian has mounted and attempted to direct Artax] My son on a horse? He can't ride a horse!

    • Crazy credits
      Bavarian State Opera is misspelled as 'Barvarian State Opera' for the Orchestra's credit.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Movie Game: Episode #5.3 (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreams We Dream
      Composed by Giorgio Moroder
      Sung by Joe Milner

    User reviews92

    Review
    Top review
    Okay...
    Good movie. The thing that bugged me the most was that they went through all the trouble to do a sequel to cover the other half of the book, and then left out HUGE rather important chunks and put other junk in. If it could be done right, I would love to see the book done as a mini-series covering EVERYTHING. For a sequel, I give it high marks. As the other half of a wonderful book, not so high.
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    • Shauri
    • Feb 20, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die unendliche Geschichte 2: Auf der Suche nach Phantásien
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Bavaria Film
      • Cinevox Filmproduktion GmbH
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $36,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,373,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,912,124
      • Feb 10, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,373,527
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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