Little Nicky poster

Little Nicky (2000)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Fantasy

Satan's weakest son ventures to Earth, battling demonic brothers in a briskly paced, absurdist comedy.

Darkly comic, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Little Nicky parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Little Nicky?
Light gore and some violence.
What is Little Nicky rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Little Nicky about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed bySteven Brill
StarringAdam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel, Rhys Ifans, Tommy Lister Jr., Rodney Dangerfield

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