Nikita (1990)
A condemned felon becomes a government assassin, navigating a relentless, gritty world of suspense and pulpy action.
A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.
How intense is Nikita?
Nikita is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Nikita feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Nikita
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Nikita for you?
Is Nikita scary?
Only a little. Nikita has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Nikita gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Nikita sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Nikita OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Nikita?
Nikita runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Nikita?
Nikita is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Nikita have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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