The NeverEnding Story

1984 PG 1h 34m Blu-ray / DVD

The NeverEnding Story

1984 PG 1h 34m Blu-ray / DVD
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After Bastian is harassed by bullies, he holes up in his school's attic with a book about Fantasia, a world of dragons, racing snails and other magical creatures. He follows the harrowing journey of Atreyu, who must save the threatened land.
Cast
Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Moses Gunn, Patricia Hayes, Sydney Bromley, Gerald McRaney, Thomas Hill
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1, Full Screen 1.33:1
Subtitles
None, English, French, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English SDH, French, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 8+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 8+
age 8+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that while the overall message of this movie, which encourages children to become lovers of books, is a positive one, the scary adventures that take place in the film will scare very young children. The faceless "Nothing" sets out to destroy the land of Fantasia, and while the hero of the film has no weapons (at least until the story's end), he does engage in a bloody clash with one of the Nothing's emissaries. Other potentially upsetting incidents involve a steamrolling monster, bullies throwing a child into a Dumpster, and a beloved horse being sucked into a swamp.

Sexual Content

Not applicable.

Violence

Some scenes will frighten young children, including a bloody clash toward the film's end and a faceless "Nothing" that sets out to destroy the land of Fantasia. Plus a steamrolling monster, bullies throw a child into a dumpster, and a beloved horse is sucked into a swamp.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Stresses the power of a child's imagination and the importance of hope.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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