Little Nikita
1988, English. Directed by Richard Benjamin.
He went to bed an all-American kid and woke up the son of Russian spies.
An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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6.0/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Little Nikita
Little Nikita isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BenjaminDirector
- Sidney PoitierRoy Parmenter
- River PhoenixJeff Grant
- Richard JenkinsRichard Grant
- Caroline KavaElizabeth Grant
- Richard BradfordKonstantin Karpov
- Richard LynchScuba
- Loretta DevineVerna McLaughlin
- Lucy DeakinsBarbara Kerry
- Jerry HardinBrewer
- Albert FortellBunin
- Ronald GuttmanSpessky
- Jacob VargasMiguel
Details
- Released
- 17 March 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bo Goldman, John Hill, Tom Musca
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $1.7M
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Little Nikita: quick answers
Is Little Nikita worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Nikita?
Little Nikita runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Little Nikita have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Nikita. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Nikita parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little Nikita is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Little Nikita on?
Little Nikita isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Nikita?
If you liked Little Nikita, try xXx, The Organization, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.
Who directed Little Nikita?
Little Nikita (1988) was directed by Richard Benjamin and stars Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Richard Jenkins.