The Neverending Story is a 1984 West German fantasy film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, and Moses Gunn. The film is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Michael Ende. It tells the story of a young boy named Bastian Balthazar Bux who discovers a magical book that tells the story of a young warrior named Atreyu who is on a quest to save the land of Fantasia from an evil force known as The Nothing.
The film was a critical and commercial success, and it has since become a cult classic. It has been praised for its stunning visuals, its memorable characters, and its timeless message about the power of imagination. The film’s soundtrack, which features the hit song “The NeverEnding Story” by Limahl, has also become iconic.