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The NeverEnding Story III

The NeverEnding Story III

It's a brand new beginning in the adventure that never ends

19944.51h 35m

Overview

A young boy must restore order when a group of bullies steal the magical book that acts as a portal between Earth and the imaginary world of Fantasia.

Directed by Peter MacDonald
Written by Karin Howard, Jeff Lieberman, Michael Ende
Produced by Heinz Bibo, Dieter Geissler, Tim Hampton
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0M0

Top Cast

Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter

Bastian Bux

Melody Kay

Melody Kay

Nicole

Jack Black

Jack Black

Slip

Ryan Bollman

Ryan Bollman

Dog

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Mr. Coreander / Old Man of Wandering Mountain

Julie Cox

Julie Cox

The Childlike Empress

William Hootkins

William Hootkins

Bark Troll / Falkor (voice)

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Engywook

Thomas Petruo

Thomas Petruo

Large Head

Moya Brady

Moya Brady

Urgl

Themes & Keywords

flyingmagicsequeldragonbased on children's bookfantasy world

About The NeverEnding Story III

The NeverEnding Story III is a family, fantasy, adventure, comedy film released in 1994 exploring themes of flying, magic, sequel, dragon, based on children's book, fantasy world. Directed by Peter MacDonald, it stars Jason James Richter, Melody Kay, Jack Black. A young boy must restore order when a group of bullies steal the magical book that acts as a portal between Earth and the imaginary world of Fantasia.

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