# Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012)

> A young reindeer races across a snowy Christmas landscape to rescue his missing little brother with help from loyal friends.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/89264

## Facts

- Runtime: 79 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Kari Juusonen
- Cast: Kari Hietalahti, Juha Veijonen, Kari Ketonen, Risto Kaskilahti, Erik Carlson, Elina Knihtilä, Mikko Kivinen, Vuokko Hovatta
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856053/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: heartwarming, whimsical, hopeful, christmas eve, family movie night

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