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The NeverEnding Story
Movie (1984)
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.
Movie (1984)
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.
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Sex & Nudity
Two sets of large sphinx statues have prominent breasts with protruding nipples, rated very little.
Violence & Gore
Scary scenes include a quick but slightly bloody clash with a big, snarling wolf, a giant rock monster nearly steamrolling characters, and the charred remains of a body. Classmates bully and throw a child into a Dumpster.
Profanity
Classmates name call with words like "weirdo," "jerk," and "chicken," and an adult calls his wife a "wench."
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
An adult briefly smokes an old-fashioned pipe.
Frightening Scenes
Scary moments include a pessimistic turtle monster, a faceless "Nothing" destroying Fantasia, and a swamp swallowing a beloved horse, which the review says depicts depression and may be traumatic for many adults.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Stresses the power of imagination, hope, perseverance and courage, with believing in yourself presented as vital.
Role models
Bastian acts bravely and is a positive role model for his love of books, though some of his actions are less admirable, such as stealing a book and ditching class. Atreyu is depicted as brave and tenacious.
Representation
Portrayal is mixed: the story centers a White male character in a majority-male world, and the only significant female character, the Childlike Empress, is depicted as helpless and dependent on male characters. A Native American character is played by a White actor, and an Indian actor's voice is dubbed by a White actor.
Learning
Encourages the love of reading, rated a little. Families can discuss how, in The NeverEnding Story, fantasy becomes a reality for Bastian.
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