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Little Nikita

1988Movie1 h 38 minPG

Drama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes50%44%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

He went to bed an all-American kid and woke up the son of Russian spies.

An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.

Feels like

  • Cold War Espionage
  • Sleeper Agents
  • FBI Investigation
  • Family Secrets
  • Teenage Angst
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Suspenseful Thriller
  • Psychological Drama

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Richard Benjamin
Written by
John Hill, Tom Musca, Bo Goldman
Produced by
Harry Gittes
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch

Everyone

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Facts

March 17, 1988 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
March 17, 1988
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
58 countries

Tropes

Run for the Border, Renegade Russian, Dead Partner +1

  • Run for the Border
  • Renegade Russian
  • Dead Partner
  • Comically Small Demand

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Nikita?"

Questions about Little Nikita

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Nikita?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Little Nikita from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Little Nikita worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Little Nikita okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Little Nikita a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.