Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- goofy
- absurd
- late night comedy
- cult movie night
What critics said
Critics largely viewed the film as an overextended and crude Adam Sandler comedy, while some found its strange premise and Nicky's unusual sweetness appealing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nicky is the Devil's son but is characterized as sweet, timid, and morally benevolent rather than malicious.
Hell and its demonic inhabitants provide the film's central comic world and recurring supernatural jokes.
Nicky's brothers escape Hell and wreak havoc in New York City, forcing the fantasy conflict into everyday human society.
Adrian and Cassius challenge their father's authority while pursuing the possibility of becoming the new Satan.
Films like Little Nicky, and why
Bedazzled
shares broad supernatural comedy, irreverent humor, and a fish out of water protagonist navigating an unfamiliar world
The Devil's Advocate
shares demonic fantasy premises, romantic comedy elements, and playful depictions of the afterlife
Dogma
shares gross-out comedy, eccentric supernatural characters, and a comic journey through bizarre realms
The Wedding Singer
shares Adam Sandler's broad comic style, romantic subplot, and emotionally immature protagonist seeking connection
Movie Details
- Director
- Steven Brill
- Release Date
- 2000-11-10
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (2051)
Cast
- Adam Sandler
- Patricia Arquette
- Harvey Keitel
- Rhys Ifans
- Tommy Lister Jr.
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Allen Covert
- Peter Dante
- Jonathan Loughran
- Robert Smigel
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Little Nicky about?
- A shy, good-hearted devil's son leaves Hell for New York to stop his rebellious brothers from taking over the underworld.
- What is Little Nicky like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Nicky as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Little Nicky violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Little Nicky as mild.
- What did critics think of Little Nicky?
- Critics largely viewed the film as an overextended and crude Adam Sandler comedy, while some found its strange premise and Nicky's unusual sweetness appealing.
- Which films are like Little Nicky?
- Films with a similar feel include Bedazzled, The Devil's Advocate, Dogma, and The Wedding Singer.
- How long is Little Nicky?
- Little Nicky runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little Nicky?
- In United States, Little Nicky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
