Little Nicholas
Seen it?2009 | 91 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 4 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is that nothing changes. However, one day, he overhears a conversation that leads him to believe that his life might change forever, his mother is pregnant! He panics and envisions the worst.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$101 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Tirard
- Maxime GodartNicolas
- Valérie LemercierNicolas' mother
- Kad MeradNicolas' father
- Sandrine KiberlainTeacher
- François-Xavier DemaisonMr. Dubon, aka 'le Bouillon'
- Michel DuchaussoyDirector
- Daniel PrévostMr. Moucheboume
- Michel GalabruMinister
- AnémoneMiss Navarin
- Louise BourgoinFlorist