Nico and Dani
Seen it?2000 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Avanti!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
While his parents are away for the summer, 16-year-old Dani invites his best friend, the irrepressible Nico, to stay for the holidays. Jealously rears its head when Nico appears more interested in the local girls than in Dani. Hot summer nights and too many joints lead to experimentation which neither boy can talk about, a situation complicated by the appearance of the older and openly gay Julián, a published writer and old friend of Dani’s father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Special Award of the Youth. Plus 11 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$371K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cesc Gay
- Fernando RamalloDani
- Jordi VilchesNico
- Marieta OrozcoElena
- Esther NubiolaBerta
- Chisco AmadoJulián
- Ana GraciaSonia
- Myriam MézièresMarianne
- Muntsa AlcañizDani's Mother
- Mingo RàfolsArturo
- Pau DuràMario