# The NeverEnding Story III (1994)

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**Original title**: *Die unendliche Geschichte III - Rettung aus Phantásien*
**Runtime**: 95 min
**Genres**: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
**Directed by**: Peter MacDonald
**Written by**: Karin Howard, Jeff Lieberman
**Starring**: Jason James Richter, Melody Kay, Jack Black, Ryan Bollman, Freddie Jones, Julie Cox

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

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Looks like someone thought the world needed another dose of Fantasia. A kid named Bastian has to stop some school bullies who pilfered the magical book. It’s probably someone’s favorite of the trilogy.

**Mood tags**: cozy, neon-soaked, playful

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