Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- gentle
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the adaptation charming, gently humorous, and accessible across age groups, while noting its polished, overly tidy presentation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nicolas overhears an adult conversation and transforms the possibility of a new sibling into an alarming vision of permanent upheaval.
The clean sets, tidy costumes, blue skies, and good-mannered community create an idyllic version of mid-century French childhood.
Nicolas's close group of classmates forms a sweet ensemble whose games, rivalries, and escapades shape the story.
Parents, teachers, the school director, and the disciplinarian Mr. Dubon are performed with a deliberately larger-than-life comic edge.
Films like Little Nicholas, and why
The Trouble with Harry
shared child-centered comedy, nostalgic period setting, and warm family themes
The 400 Blows
shared mischievous childhood perspective, gentle humor, and affectionate adult caricature
The Chorus
shared ensemble of schoolchildren, playful episodic storytelling, and nostalgic coming-of-age tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Laurent Tirard
- Release Date
- 2009-09-30
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1182)
Cast
- Maxime Godart
- Valérie Lemercier
- Kad Merad
- Sandrine Kiberlain
- François-Xavier Demaison
- Michel Duchaussoy
- Daniel Prévost
- Michel Galabru
- Anémone
- Louise Bourgoin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Little Nicholas about?
- A cheerful Parisian schoolboy spirals into comic panic when he mistakes the prospect of a new sibling for the end of his carefree world.
- What is Little Nicholas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Nicholas as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Little Nicholas violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Little Nicholas.
- What did critics think of Little Nicholas?
- Critics broadly found the adaptation charming, gently humorous, and accessible across age groups, while noting its polished, overly tidy presentation.
- Which films are like Little Nicholas?
- Films with a similar feel include The Trouble with Harry, The 400 Blows, and The Chorus.
- How long is Little Nicholas?
- Little Nicholas runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little Nicholas?
- In United States, Little Nicholas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
