Nikki and Alexander
Nikki and Alexander

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Nikki and Alexander

1989
Movie
22 min
English

Alexander is a run of the mill New Yorker who meets Nikki, a Russian homeless girl. He agrees to let Nikki spend the night but she ends up moving in....

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Michael RadfordGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1920s Russia, a young English governess, Nikki, falls deeply in love with Alexander, a White Russian aristocrat. Their passionate romance is threatened by the turbulent political climate and the looming threat of the Bolshevik Revolution. They struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the chaos and danger, facing separation and the potential loss of everything they hold dear.

Critical Reception

Nikki and Alexander received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of its lead actors and the film's atmospheric depiction of the era. Some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable, but the emotional core of the romance was generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances by Natasha Richardson and Rupert Everett.

  • Lauded for its evocative portrayal of 1920s Russia and its romantic atmosphere.

  • Some critics noted a somewhat conventional romantic drama storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not widely available.

Fun Fact

Natasha Richardson and Rupert Everett would later co-star in 'The Parent Trap' (1998), though in very different roles.

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