Neverwas

2007 • 102 minutes

About this movie

Weaving together fantasy and reality, past and present, Neverwas is the enchantment-filled, life-affirming tale about a young man (Aaron Eckhart, Thank You For Smoking) who finds out his childhood fantasyland may really exist. Searching for insight into his father's (Nick Nolte, The Prince Of Tides) life and the magical place he wrote about in the beloved children's book, Neverwas, psychiatrist Zach Riley (Eckhart) takes a job at the institution where his father lived on and off. Once there, Zach meets Gabriel (Sir Ian McKellen, Lord Of The Rings Trilogy), a patient whose alternate reality is startlingly close to the world his father created. Featuring a critically acclaimed all-star cast that also includes William Hurt (The Village), Jessica Lange (Big Fish) and Brittany Murphy (Sin City, 8 Mile), Neverwas is a magical and moving journey of discovery you won't soon forget.

Ratings and reviews

One of my favorite films of all time. I wish it was better known.

Was great