Little Nicholas
2009 · Movie · G · 91 min · ★ 6.1 · 65% critics
A carefree schoolboy loves his life with supportive parents and a tight-knit group of friends, and he just wants everything to stay the same. After overhearing a conversation, he becomes convinced a new baby will change everything, sending his imagination into overdrive and sparking a string of funny, everyday misadventures.
Based on The Little Prince
Also known as Petit Nicolas
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Details
- Original title
- Le Petit Nicolas
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-09-30
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (1,167 votes)
About
If you enjoy gentle, kid-centered comedy with sweet family moments and a nostalgic view of school days, this should land well; Not for you if you need a big, fast-moving story like A Goofy Movie.
Pros: warm family-friendly humor; charming childhood perspective; funny everyday situations | Cons: light on plot; occasionally slow pace; some far-fetched moments
Themes
- paris, france
- little boy
- based on children's book
- mischievous child
- 1960s
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew
Maxime Godart
as Nicolas
Valérie Lemercier
as Nicolas's mother
Kad Merad
as Nicolas's father
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Teacher
François-Xavier Demaison
as Mr. Dubon, aka 'le Bouillon'
Michel Duchaussoy
as Director
Daniel Prévost
as Mr. Moucheboume
Michel Galabru
as Minister
Anémone
as Miss Navarin
Louise Bourgoin
as Florist
Directed by Laurent Tirard