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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

1990Movie1 h 30 minPG

Family
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic306.7Rotten Tomatoes14%40%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic306.7Rotten Tomatoes14%40%

Summary

Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
George T. Miller
Written by
Karin Howard, Michael Ende
Produced by
Dieter Geissler
Music by
Robert Folk

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 1990 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
October 25, 1990
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
59 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Like Father, Unlike Son, City of Canals, Spared by the Adaptation +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?"

Questions about The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter a box office flop?

Budget$32 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $32 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.