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Movie The Rerun: 1980s

The NeverEnding Story

A boy named Bastian finds a magical book telling of a young warrior charged with stopping the Nothing, a dark force destroying a fantasy land.

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A boy named Bastian finds a magical book telling of a young warrior charged with stopping the Nothing, a dark force destroying a fantasy land.

Why watch Directed by Wolfgang Petersen in his first English-language film, it adapts the first half of Michael Ende's 1979 novel.

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Where can I watch The NeverEnding Story?
In Canada: Crave, STARZ, Prime Video (rent) and Prime Video (buy). In New Zealand: Lionsgate+. In the UK: HBO Max, Prime Video (rent) and Prime Video (buy). In Australia: Stan and Lionsgate+. In the US: Prime Video (rent) and Prime Video (buy).
What is The NeverEnding Story about?
A boy named Bastian finds a magical book telling of a young warrior charged with stopping the Nothing, a dark force destroying a fantasy land.
Who is in the cast of The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story stars Silvia Seidel, Tilo Prückner, Patricia Hayes, Noah Hathaway and Gerald McRaney.
Who directed The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
When did The NeverEnding Story come out?
The NeverEnding Story was released on 6 April 1984.
How long is The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story runs 94 minutes (1 h 34 min).

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