# The NeverEnding Story (1984)

> A bullied boy finds courage and purpose when a dangerous storybook pulls him into a dying world of mythical creatures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21573

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
- Director: Wolfgang Petersen
- Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Alan Oppenheimer, Sydney Bromley, Patricia Hayes, Moses Gunn, Frank Lenart
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088323/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, melancholic, wonderous, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy discovers the power of imagination in a world where dreams and reality intertwine.

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