Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
Synopsis
The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
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Mark Rendall
Bastian Balthazar Bux
Tyler Hynes
Atreyu
Victoria Sanchez
Xayide
Edward Yankie
Mr. Blank
John Dunn-Hill
Carl Coreander
Johnny Griffin
Connor
Brittany Drisdelle
Fallon
Valérie Chiniara
Marley
Sally Taylor-Isherwood
Yonie
Emma Taylor-Isherwood
Olano
Stéfanie Buxton
Fly Girl
Audrey Gardiner
Childlike Empress
Stefano Faustini
Lucas
Robert Crooks
Tartus
Jane Wheeler
Laura Bux
Greg Kramer
Rip Rowdy
Emma Campbell
April
Tyrone Benskin
Cairon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Weissman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ende, David Preston, Karin Howard, Leila Basen
- Original Title
- Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Muse Entertainment, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Weissman
Michael Ende, David Preston, Karin Howard, Leila Basen
Simon Webb
Michael Prupas, Irene Litinsky, Steven Hewitt, Rolf Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
David Preston
Writer
Karin Howard
Writer
Irene Litinsky
Producer
Leila Basen
Writer
Simon Webb
Editor
Adam Weissman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift
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What is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift about?
The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
Who directed Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift was directed by Adam Weissman.
Who stars in Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift?
The principal cast of Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift includes Mark Rendall, Tyler Hynes, Victoria Sanchez, Edward Yankie, John Dunn-Hill.
When was Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift released and how long is it?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift based on a book or true story?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ende".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift?
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).