Little Nicky (2000)
Satan's weakest son ventures to Earth, battling demonic brothers in a briskly paced, absurdist comedy.
After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.
How intense is Little Nicky?
Little Nicky has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Little Nicky feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistdarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Little Nicky
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Little Nicky for you?
Is Little Nicky scary?
No. Little Nicky is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Little Nicky gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Little Nicky sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Little Nicky OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Little Nicky?
Little Nicky runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Little Nicky?
Little Nicky is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Little Nicky have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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