The NeverEnding Story (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The NeverEnding Story is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 102 minutes. “A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The NeverEnding Story stars Barret Oliver as Bastian, Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress, Gerald McRaney as Bastian's Father and Chris Eastman as 1st Bully, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The NeverEnding Story has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The NeverEnding Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The NeverEnding Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The NeverEnding Story (1984)?
- In US, The NeverEnding Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The NeverEnding Story worth watching?
- The NeverEnding Story holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The NeverEnding Story?
- The NeverEnding Story stars Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman and Darryl Cooksey.
- When was The NeverEnding Story released?
- The NeverEnding Story was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.