A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 9 nominations
Chris Eastman
- 1st Bully
- (as Drum Garrett)
Beth Anderson
- The 2nd Balladeer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Donald Arthur
- School's Caretaker
- (uncredited)
Willie Coppen
- Fantasia Inhabitant
- (uncredited)
Bernd Eichinger
- Man next to Man Who Drops Milk
- (uncredited)
Dee Harris
- The Balladeers' Lead Guitarist
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWith a budget of 50 million Deutsche Mark (about $27,000,000), this was the most expensive film ever produced in Germany at the time.
- GoofsIn the scene where Falcor delivers Atreyu to Engywook & Urgl, Atreyu is clearly much larger than the small, old couple. Later, when Engywook and Urgl are standing on/near Falcor they they are about the same size as Atreyu in relation to Falcor.
- Quotes
Rock Biter: They look like big, good, strong hands, don't they? I always thought that's what they were.
- Alternate versionsThe theatrical and VHS releases feature two Warner Bros. logos with the 1984 variant as the opening logo and the Saul Bass variant as the closing logo. In the other releases, both logos were plastered with the 1992 variants in the DVD, and 2003 variants in the Blu-ray releases and digital platforms.
- SoundtracksThe 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.
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This is such a BEAUTIFUL film, with a message that will never die.
Although I was only a year old when the Neverending Story first came out, I remember watching it over and over as a little girl. My grandma got it for me when I was little and I remember making her watch it with me almost every day--sometimes two or three times in the same day. Then somehow I lost the tape, and although I still remembered and loved the movie, I forgot just how magical it really was. Then finally, (after years of "I wonder what happened to...") I found it. I realize now that in finding it I not only rediscovered a part of myself, but a beautiful world I forgot existed.
I admit that I am still waiting for a luck dragon to come and take me home to Fantasia. I belong there. A part of me lives there and so does a part of everyone, although they may not be aware of it. This is without a doubt the most beautiful movie ever made (although Legend comes close) and its message will never die as long as people hold on to their dreams. Barret Oliver's performance as Bastian still makes me cry. He speaks to that part of all of us that is not afraid to "do what we dream." Noah Hathaway was perfect for the part of Atreyu. He is one of the most beautiful and realistic heroes ever depicted. And Tami Stronach as the Childlike Empress (Moon Child) remains one of the most beautiful characters ever to grace the screen. The acting is wonderful, and the background scenery is breathtaking.
But the Neverending Story is more than just a movie. It speaks to that part in all of us that will never let go of our dreams. It is a story that will never end as long as there are people to appreciate its message. Everyone should see this movie and remember: Fantasia IS real. And "Fantasia can arise in you."
I admit that I am still waiting for a luck dragon to come and take me home to Fantasia. I belong there. A part of me lives there and so does a part of everyone, although they may not be aware of it. This is without a doubt the most beautiful movie ever made (although Legend comes close) and its message will never die as long as people hold on to their dreams. Barret Oliver's performance as Bastian still makes me cry. He speaks to that part of all of us that is not afraid to "do what we dream." Noah Hathaway was perfect for the part of Atreyu. He is one of the most beautiful and realistic heroes ever depicted. And Tami Stronach as the Childlike Empress (Moon Child) remains one of the most beautiful characters ever to grace the screen. The acting is wonderful, and the background scenery is breathtaking.
But the Neverending Story is more than just a movie. It speaks to that part in all of us that will never let go of our dreams. It is a story that will never end as long as there are people to appreciate its message. Everyone should see this movie and remember: Fantasia IS real. And "Fantasia can arise in you."
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- La historia sin fin
- Filming locations
- Blood Alley, Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(alley that Bastian is chased into)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $27,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,192,381
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,325,823
- Jul 22, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $20,288,595
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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