The Neverending Story (1984)

On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to
avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story,"
Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about
Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that
destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human
child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the
book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.

Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Kids & Family
Runtime: 1h 34m
Original Release: July 20th, 1984
Production and Distribution: Warner Brothers