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Little Nicky
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Directed by Steven Brill. With Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel.
5.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselv…
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MoviHero lists November 10, 2000 as the release date for Little Nicky. Steven Brill is the listed director. The listed cast includes Adam Sandler as Nicky, Patricia Arquette as Valerie Veran, Harvey Keitel as Dad, Rhys Ifans as Adrian. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 10, 2000
GenresComedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorSteven Brill
CastAdam Sandler as Nicky, Patricia Arquette as Valerie Veran, Harvey Keitel as Dad, Rhys Ifans as Adrian
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Little Nicky runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.8/10 from 2,068 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
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“I don't like American Comedies, and I especially don't like Adam Sandler, but for whatever reason, I love Little Nicky.”
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“Different kind of role for Adam Sandler. He played it to perfection. He is the devil's son who doesn't even want him. His mother is…”
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