The NeverEnding Story
Die unendliche Geschichte
“A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!”
Synopsis
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Noah Hathaway
Atreyu
Barret Oliver
Bastian
Tami Stronach
The Childlike Empress
Alan Oppenheimer
Rockbiter / Falkor / G'mork / Narrator (voice)
Sydney Bromley
Engywook
Patricia Hayes
Urgl
Moses Gunn
Cairon - Empress' Servant
Frank Lenart
Teeny Weeny / Night Hob (voice)
Robert Jadah
Morla the Ancient One (voice)
Gerald McRaney
Bastian's Father
Tilo Prückner
Night Hob
Deep Roy
Teeny Weeny
Chris Eastman
1st Bully
Darryl Cooksey
2nd Bully
Nicholas Gilbert
3rd Bully
Thomas Hill
Carl Conrad Koreander - the Librarian
Donald Arthur
School's Caretaker (uncredited)
Bernd Eichinger
Man Next to Man Who Drops Milk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$27M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.75x
-$6.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder
- Original Title
- Die unendliche Geschichte
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $27M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.2M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel, Michael Ende, Robert Easton
Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder
Jost Vacano
Jane Seitz
Mark Damon, Dieter Geissler, Bernd Eichinger, Bernd Schaefers, John W. Hyde
Department Leadership Roster
Diemut Remy
Costume Design
Dieter Geissler
Producer
Jane Seitz
Editor
Bernd Eichinger
Producer
Wolfgang Petersen
Screenplay
Count Ul De Rico
Costume Design
Bernd Schaefers
Producer
Wolfgang Petersen
Director
Klaus Doldinger
Original Music Composer
Herman Weigel
Screenplay
Giorgio Moroder
Original Music Composer
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Tony Smart
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The NeverEnding Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The NeverEnding Story about?
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.
Who directed The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Who stars in The NeverEnding Story?
The principal cast of The NeverEnding Story includes Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley.
When was The NeverEnding Story released and how long is it?
The NeverEnding Story was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $20.2M at the worldwide box office (0.75 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The NeverEnding Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The NeverEnding Story was composed by Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder.
Is The NeverEnding Story based on a book or true story?
The NeverEnding Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Ende".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).