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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991): Cast & Ratings

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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter is a 1991 adventure drama directed by George Miller, starring Jonathan Brandis, Thomas Hill and John Wesley Shipp. It is partly based on The Neverending Story by Michael Ende and Ralph Manheim. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $17.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1991. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$17.4M
award nomination
1
Metascore
30
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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
George Miller
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter About?

The premise of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter without spoilers, adapted from The Neverending Story by Michael Ende and Ralph Manheim. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As Bastian navigates the challenges of adulthood, he is drawn back to the magical realm of Fantasia, the setting of his previous adventure. The Childlike Empress summons him to a land threatened by dark sorcery and a growing darkness. With the sinister forces of Xayide closing in, Bastian must confront his inner doubts and fears to protect Fantasia and restore balance to the enchanted world.

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • villainess
  • travel
  • swimming pool
  • fear of heights
  • deception
  • high fantasy
  • acrophobia
  • slimehouse
  • bookstore
  • magical book
  • metafiction
  • make believe
+38 more
  • portal
  • magic book
  • auryn
  • fantasia
  • world
  • boy
  • coming of age drama
  • quest adventure
  • book
  • reading
  • tower
  • empress
  • sorceress
  • magic
  • bird creature
  • blob
  • sword and sorcery
  • appearing from water
  • warrior
  • surrealism
  • search
  • return home
  • mother son relationship
  • monster
  • memory
  • jumping into water
  • jumping from height
  • imagination
  • falling into water
  • falling from height
  • dream
  • bookseller
  • second in trilogy
  • foreign language adaptation
  • talking rock
  • teardrop
  • part of trilogy
  • numbered sequel
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Cast & crew

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Cast

Jonathan Brandis leads the cast, with Thomas Hill and John Wesley Shipp. Directed by George Miller; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from George Miller

More films directed by George Miller, best-rated first: Mad Max: Fury Road, Lorenzo's Oil, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Mad Max.

Full filmography
Ratings

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 30 on Metacritic.

Plot

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Plot Summary

What happens in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Bastian Balthazar Bux embarks on a journey to overcome his fear of heights and join the school swimming team, his connection to an ancient bookstore filled with mystical tomes reignites his affinity for the Neverending Story. It is in this enchanted place that he hears the Childlike Empress calling for help, her ethereal voice echoing through the pages of the book.

Full summary

The whole story of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, scene by scene

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Box office

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Box Office

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter grossed $17.4 million worldwide.

1991 box office

Worldwide gross

$17.4M

US & Canada
$17.4M
Awards

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Awards & Nominations

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1991.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter.

Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Bastian trying to conquer while attending school?

Cars

Cars in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

19 cars on screen, including the 1988 Jeep Cherokee and the 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon.

All 19 cars
  • 1988 Jeep Cherokee in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 1988 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon Minor role
  • 1986 Acura Integra in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 1986 Acura Integra Background role
  • 1986 Buick Skylark in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 1986 Buick Skylark Background role
Details

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Also Known As

46 alternative titles, including “La Historia Interminable 2: El Siguiente Capítulo” and “La historia sin fin II: Salven a Fantasía”.

Also known as
  • La Historia Interminable 2: El Siguiente Capítulo
  • La historia sin fin II: Salven a Fantasía
  • Den oändliga historien 2 - Nästa kapitel
  • The NeverEnding Story 2: The Next Chapter
  • The Never Ending Story II: The Next Chapter
  • The Never Ending Story 2: The Next Chapter
  • Histoire sans fin II
  • L': Un nouveau chapître
  • Niekończąca się opowieść 2: Następny rozdział
  • Die unendliche Geschichte II - Auf der Suche nach Fantasien
  • La historia sin fin 2
  • História Interminável 2
+34 more
  • Die unendliche Geschichte 2: Auf der Suche nach Phantásien
  • داستان بی‌پایان ۲
  • Die unendliche Geschichte II - Auf der Suche nach Phantasien
  • L'Histoire sans fin 2 - Un nouveau chapitre
  • Päättymätön tarina II - Seuraava luku
  • La historia interminable II: El siguiente capítulo
  • L'Histoire sans fin II : Un nouveau chapitre
  • La storia infinita 2
  • História Interminável II
  • Den oändliga historien 2
  • Den Uendelige Historien 2
  • Nekonečný příběh 2
  • Бесконечная история 2: Новая глава
  • Végtelen történet 2.
  • הסיפור שאינו נגמר 2
  • Den uendelige historie 2
  • Ιστορία δίχως τέλος 2
  • A História Sem Fim 2
  • Niekończąca się Opowieść II: Następny Rozdział
  • L'Histoire sans fin II
  • 네버엔딩 스토리 2
  • La Historia sin Fin II
  • Nekonečný príbeh 2
  • 大魔域2
  • 回到大魔域
  • 魔域仙踪2
  • Нескінченна історія 2: Новий розділ
  • มหัศจรรย์สุดขอบฟ้า 2
  • Бескрајна прича 2: Следеће поглавље
  • Приказка без край 2
  • ネバーエンディング・ストーリー 第2章
  • داستان بی‌پایان ۲: فصل بعدی
  • Begalinė istorija 2
  • Povestea fără sfârșit II: Următorul capitol

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FAQ

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter released?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter was released on February 8, 1991.

Who directed The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter was directed by George Miller.

More films by George Miller

Who is in the cast of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter stars Jonathan Brandis, Thomas Hill and John Wesley Shipp, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter make at the box office?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter grossed $17.4 million worldwide.

How is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter rated?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter has 30 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter based on a book?

Yes. The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter is partly adapted from The Neverending Story by Michael Ende and Ralph Manheim.

Was The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter nominated for any awards?

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

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