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The NeverEnding Story III (1994): Cast

The NeverEnding Story III (1994) movie poster

The NeverEnding Story III is a 1994 adventure comedy directed by Peter MacDonald, starring Jack Black as Slip, Freddie Jones and Veena Sood. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The NeverEnding Story III (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Peter MacDonald
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The NeverEnding Story III About?

The premise of The NeverEnding Story III without spoilers.

A fresh start to the never‑ending saga finds a young boy thrust into the role of protector when a gang of school bullies steal the enchanted book that links Earth to the fantastical realm of Fantasia. He must rally allies, outwit his adversaries, and reclaim the portal to restore order between the two worlds.

The NeverEnding Story III Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sequel by name only
  • cult film
  • playing guitar
  • new kid in school
  • destruction
  • gnome
  • martial arts
  • fistfight
  • fireworks
  • high fantasy
  • slimehouse
  • magical book
+38 more
  • metafiction
  • world
  • group
  • boy
  • fairy tale fantasy
  • quest adventure
  • book
  • bully
  • school library
  • sword and sorcery
  • third in trilogy
  • part of trilogy
  • talking rock
  • anger
  • numbered sequel
  • low budget film
  • flashback
  • librarian
  • hatred
  • hairdo
  • cynicism
  • magic
  • stepbrother stepsister relationship
  • wish
  • wish fulfillment
  • telescope
  • teenage boy
  • shopping mall
  • selfishness
  • puppet
  • karate
  • immaturity
  • high school
  • halloween
  • greed
  • good versus evil
  • fire
  • fear
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Cast & crew

The NeverEnding Story III Cast & Characters

Jack Black leads the cast as Slip, with Freddie Jones as Mr. Coreander / Old Man of Wandering Mountain and Veena Sood as Sales Lady #1. Directed by Peter MacDonald; 42 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter MacDonald

More films directed by Peter MacDonald, best-rated first: Rambo III, The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave, Legionnaire and The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom.

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Videos

The NeverEnding Story III Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Neverending Story 3 Escape From Fantasia Trailer (Rare)
  • Trailer The Neverending Story III - Escape From Fantasia (1994) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Details

The NeverEnding Story III Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “The Neverending Story III: Return to Fantasia” and “Die unendliche Geschichte 3: Rettung aus Phantasien”.

Also known as
  • The Neverending Story III: Return to Fantasia
  • Die unendliche Geschichte 3: Rettung aus Phantasien
  • The Neverending Story 3: Escape from Fantasia
  • L'Histoire sans fin III
  • Niekończąca się opowieść 3: Ucieczka z krainy Fantazji
  • The Neverending Story III: Escape from Fantasia
  • La historia interminable 3: Las aventuras de Bastian
  • Die unendliche Geschichte III - Rettung aus Phantasien
  • Nekonečný příběh 3
  • Die unendliche Geschichte III - Rettung von Fantasien
  • La historia interminable III: Las aventuras de Bastian
  • La storia infinita 3
+22 more
  • História Interminável III
  • L'Histoire sans fin 3 : Retour à Fantasia
  • Den Uendelige Historien 3
  • Nekonečný příběh III
  • Бесконечная история 3
  • הסיפור שאינו נגמר 3
  • Végtelen történet 3.
  • Den uendelige historie 3
  • A História Sem Fim 3
  • Niekończąca się opowieść III: Ucieczka z krainy Fantazji
  • L'Histoire sans fin 3: Retour à Fantasia
  • 네버엔딩 스토리 3
  • 大魔域3:飛進未來
  • 大魔域3:飞进未来
  • 魔域仙踪3
  • Nekonečný príbeh 3
  • Приказка без край 3
  • La Historia sin Fin III
  • มหัศจรรย์สุดขอบฟ้า 3
  • داستان بی‌پایان ۳
  • Povestea fără sfârșit III
  • ネバーエンディング・ストーリー3

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FAQ

The NeverEnding Story III FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The NeverEnding Story III, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The NeverEnding Story III?

The NeverEnding Story III runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The NeverEnding Story III released?

The NeverEnding Story III was released on October 26, 1994.

Who directed The NeverEnding Story III?

The NeverEnding Story III was directed by Peter MacDonald.

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Who is in the cast of The NeverEnding Story III?

The NeverEnding Story III stars Jack Black as Slip, Freddie Jones as Mr. Coreander / Old Man of Wandering Mountain and Veena Sood as Sales Lady #1, among 42 credited actors.

Does The NeverEnding Story III have a post-credit scene?

No. The NeverEnding Story III has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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