Movie

The NeverEnding Story

“A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination!”

★ 7.2(4,424)19841h 41m

The NeverEnding Story is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Release date: 1984-04-06
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $20,158,808
Budget: $27,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Constantin Film
Part of: The NeverEnding Story Collection

The NeverEnding Story — trailer

About The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story is a 1984 movie in the Adventure, Fantasy and Family genres, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver and Tami Stronach. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4,424 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The NeverEnding Story in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Noah Hathaway

Atreyu

Barret Oliver

Bastian

Tami Stronach

The Childlike Empress

Alan Oppenheimer

Rockbiter / Falkor / G'mork / Narrator (voice)

Sydney Bromley

Engywook

Patricia Hayes

Urgl

Moses Gunn

Cairon - Empress' Servant

Frank Lenart

Teeny Weeny / Night Hob (voice)

Robert Jadah

Morla the Ancient One (voice)

Gerald McRaney

Bastian's Father

Tilo Prückner

Night Hob

Deep Roy

Teeny Weeny

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookwolfmagicfairy talehorsemythologychild heroanthropomorphismbullyschoolcreaturereadingbook storefantasy worldgiant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The NeverEnding Story in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The NeverEnding Story on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The NeverEnding Story on Netflix?+

The NeverEnding Story is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is The NeverEnding Story?+

The NeverEnding Story has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The NeverEnding Story?+

The NeverEnding Story stars Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer and Sydney Bromley.

When did The NeverEnding Story come out?+

The NeverEnding Story is a 1984 movie directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

What genre is The NeverEnding Story?+

The NeverEnding Story is Adventure, Fantasy and Family film.

Who directed The NeverEnding Story?+

The NeverEnding Story was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.