Nukie
1987, English. Directed by Sias Odendal & Michael Pakleppa.
A Magical Space Adventure
A space child, lost in the universe, is abducted by the U. S. Space Foundation. In a desperate intergalactic search for the frightened little alien, his brother Nukie® mistakenly lands in Africa where he is befriended by African twins. Together they journey through the laughter and adventure of talking lions, a greedy witch doctor, a charming chimpanzee, a feisty nun, a compassionate scientist and an outrageous romantic computer named E.D.D.I.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sias OdendalDirector
- Michael PakleppaDirector
- Glynis JohnsSister Anne
- Steve RailsbackDr. Eric Harvey
- Ronald FranceThe Corporal
- David FoxNukie
- Sara BraunsteinMiko
- Siphiwe MlangeniTiko
- Sipho MlangeniToki
- Sam NtsinyiSangoma
- Jabulile PhakaneDube
- Fats DibecoMpefu
- Reed EvansDr. Barbara Rhinestone
- Carin C. TietzePamela Carter
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1987
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Sias Odendal, Ben Taylor
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Nukie runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Nukie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nukie?
If you liked Nukie, try Flight of the Navigator, D.A.R.Y.L., Tomorrowland.
Who directed Nukie?
Nukie (1987) was directed by Sias Odendal and Michael Pakleppa and stars Glynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald France.