The NeverEnding Story (1984)
A lonely boy discovers a magical book, transporting him into an epic fantasy world needing a hero.
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.
How intense is The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What The NeverEnding Story feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalepicfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream The NeverEnding Story
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Is The NeverEnding Story for you?
Is The NeverEnding Story scary?
Only a little. The NeverEnding Story has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The NeverEnding Story gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The NeverEnding Story sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The NeverEnding Story OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream The NeverEnding Story?
The NeverEnding Story is streaming on The Roku Channel, YouTube (free), Plex and Tubi.
Does The NeverEnding Story have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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