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Nukie
1987·Movie
·1h 39min·
Nukie fingerprint
Funny, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Hopefulness6
- Nostalgia5
- Family Dynamics5
Humor
Plenty of cringe comedy and slapstick
- Cringe Humor8
- Physical Comedy7
- Situational Comedy6
World
The future
- Novelty6
- World Immersion4
- Dialogue Centrality4
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue5
- Character Depth4
- Complexity4
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing4
- Music Composition4
- Visual Stylization4
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Nukie is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Humor
HighPlenty of cringe comedy and slapstick
Expect plenty of cringe comedy and slapstick.
All humor traits
- Cringe Humor8Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor6Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
World
LowThe future
Its world is built around the future.
All world traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion4Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.
- Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
- Surrealism5Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
LowSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth4Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction3Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting3Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure3Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality3Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Meta Narrative3Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
LowFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing4Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition4Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography3Visual composition and camera work.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony7Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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A Magical Space Adventure
A space child, lost in the universe, is abducted by the U. S. Space Foundation. In a desperate intergalactic search for the frightened little alien, his brother Nukie® mistakenly lands in Africa where he is befriended by African twins. Together they journey through the laughter and adventure of talking lions, a greedy witch doctor, a charming chimpanzee, a feisty nun, a compassionate scientist and an outrageous romantic computer named E.D.D.I.
Absurdist Sci-FiCampy B-MovieCringe ComedyMisunderstood AlienAfrican Adventure80s NostalgiaCult FilmSo Bad It's GoodTalking Animals
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Questions about Nukie
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Nukie worth watching?
19
TerribleGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20/100 (IMDb 1.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Nukie?
1 h 39 min
Nukie runs 1 h 39 min.
What language is Nukie in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in South Africa.
What tropes does Nukie use?
Talking AnimalNice GuyToo Dumb to LiveArtistic License – BiologySay My NameHumans Are BastardsMaster ComputerEstablishing ShotBulungiFlat CharacterSkyward ScreamForgot About His Powersand 12 more
TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Nukie, including Talking Animal, Nice Guy, Too Dumb to Live.