

Nicostratos the Pelican
2011, French. Directed by Olivier Horlait.
After his wife died a man refuses to go out and doesn't want to talk to his only son. Life has no meaning for him. One day his son finds a baby pelican and decides to leave the bird at home. Pelican helps the boy find his father again and revive him back to life ...
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 29 June 2011
- Original title
- Nicostratos le pélican
- Country
- France, Greece
- Written by
- Eric Boisset, Olivier Horlait
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $755K
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Nicostratos the Pelican: quick answers
Is Nicostratos the Pelican worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nicostratos the Pelican?
Nicostratos the Pelican runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Nicostratos the Pelican have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nicostratos the Pelican. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nicostratos the Pelican parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nicostratos the Pelican yet.
Which OTT platform is Nicostratos the Pelican on?
Nicostratos the Pelican isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 June 2011. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nicostratos the Pelican?
If you liked Nicostratos the Pelican, try Because of Winn-Dixie, About Schmidt, Ride Away.
Who directed Nicostratos the Pelican?
Nicostratos the Pelican (2011) was directed by Olivier Horlait and stars Emir Kusturica, Thibault Le Guellec, François-Xavier Demaison.