The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by George T. Miller, running about 89 minutes. “Begin an all new adventure as a young boy returns to a world of wonder on the wings of his imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter stars Jonathan Brandis as Bastian Bux, Kenny Morrison as Atreyu, Clarissa Burt as Xayide and John Wesley Shipp as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.3M 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 II: The Next Chapter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 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 II: The Next Chapter (1990)?
- In US, The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 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 II: The Next Chapter worth watching?
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter stars Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison, Clarissa Burt, John Wesley Shipp and Martin Umbach.
- When was The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter released?
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.