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Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning

2001·Movie
1h 35min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
IMDb5.6

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, mystery, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.
Fantasy AdventureComing-of-AgeMyth & MagicChildlike EmpressRealm of FantasiaHero's JourneyImagination & WonderGood vs. Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Giles Walker
Written by:
Michael Ende, Karin Howard, Leila Basen
Produced by:
Michael Prupas, Irene Litinsky, Steven Hewitt
Composed by:
Shaun-Nicholas Gallagher

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Is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning?

1 h 35 min

Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.