1984 · 101 min · PG

The NeverEnding Story

Name: The NeverEnding Story
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: 1984
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen · Adventure, Fantasy, Family

The NeverEnding Story (1984) is a Adventure film, directed by Wolfgang Petersen set during the 1980s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated PG.

The story unfolds through frame narrative and metafiction.

Composer

Giorgio MoroderKlaus Doldinger

Cinematography

Jost Vacano

Cast

Noah HathawayBarret OliverTami StronachAlan OppenheimerSydney BromleyPatricia HayesMoses GunnFrank Lenart

The world of this film

Setting

When

1980s

Premise & themes

Structure

Frame Narrative Metafiction

Tone

Whimsical

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadSolo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The NeverEnding Story

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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