Little Nicky
Little Nicky

Little Nicky

2000Movie90 minEnglish

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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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users60%
Director: Steve BrillGenres: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Nicky, the sweet but clumsy son of Satan, must venture to Earth to stop his two demonic brothers from overthrowing their father and plunging the world into eternal darkness. As he navigates the human world, Nicky struggles to control his demonic powers and protect his new human friends, all while falling for a vegetarian street artist.

Critical Reception

Little Nicky was widely panned by critics for its crude humor, predictable plot, and reliance on Sandler's familiar comedic persona. Despite its negative reviews, the film found a moderate audience, likely due to Sandler's established fanbase, though it is generally considered one of his weaker efforts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and gross-out humor.
  • Adam Sandler's performance is often seen as over-the-top and tiresome.
  • Lacks a coherent plot and relies on a series of disconnected gags.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some enjoying the absurd humor and Sandler's signature style, while others found the jokes to be juvenile and the plot nonsensical. Many appreciated the supporting cast's efforts.

Fun Fact

Christopher Walken, who plays the role of Satan, reportedly improvised many of his lines and had his own vision for the character, which sometimes differed from the script.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

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 an angel in heaven.
Gimly

Gimly

I don't like American Comedies, and I especially don't like Adam Sandler, but for whatever reason, I love _Little Nicky_. Maybe it's A) because I was big into the heavy-metal-heavy Satanic themes when I first saw it at a mere 7 years old, o...