Watch Little Nicky: Streaming, Cast & Parental Guide
Some movies fade quietly; others get a second life as a punchline you can’t stop quoting. Little Nicky, Adam Sandler’s 2000 comedy about the devil’s sweetest son, has become that kind of film — a box-office stumble that turned into a streaming-era cult favorite, partly because of its gloriously odd cameos.
Release year: 2000 · Runtime: 90 minutes · Rating: PG-13 · Rotten Tomatoes (critics): 22% · IMDb rating: 5.3/10
Quick snapshot
- Not on Netflix in most regions as of 2025 (JustWatch (streaming aggregator))
- Free with ads on Tubi in the US (TV Guide (streaming listings))
- Rent or buy on Amazon, Apple, and Sky Store (Reelgood (aggregator))
- Exact reason for Netflix removal is not officially confirmed (Reelgood (aggregator))
- Availability shifts frequently by region and month (JustWatch (streaming aggregator))
- Released November 10, 2000 (Common Sense Media (parental review site))
- DVD/streaming release April 24, 2001 (Common Sense Media (parental review site))
- Check JustWatch for real-time availability (JustWatch (streaming aggregator))
- No sequel planned; cult status grows via streaming (TV Guide (streaming listings))
Five key data points, one pattern: this is a movie that performs far better in the streaming-era rearview mirror than it did at the box office in 2000.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 10, 2000 |
| Director | Steven Brill |
| Box office | $58.3 million (budget $85 million) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 |
Little Nicky’s financial underperformance — it grossed $58.3 million against an $85 million budget — is part of its legend, but the math tells a different story today. The film found a second life on streaming platforms, and it’s the cameos and quotable lines, not the opening weekend, that keep people searching for it.
Is Little Nicky on Netflix?
As of 2025, Little Nicky is not available on Netflix in the United States or most other regions. The film’s title page on Netflix (Netflix’s official catalog) confirms the movie exists in their system, but availability status varies by country and licensing agreements. Streaming aggregators like JustWatch (streaming aggregator) consistently show it as unavailable on the platform in the US.
Current Netflix availability status
- Little Nicky is not currently on Netflix in the US or UK (JustWatch (streaming aggregator))
- Netflix’s title page still exists but with no active streaming link (Netflix (official catalog))
- Reelgood’s snapshot from February 2025 confirmed no UK availability on any major platform (Reelgood (aggregator))
Why Little Nicky left Netflix and where it is now
The specific reason for Little Nicky’s removal from Netflix hasn’t been publicly confirmed by the studio or the platform. Licensing deals for older catalog titles typically expire and get renegotiated, and studios like New Line Cinema (now part of Warner Bros.) often cycle their content across multiple services. The film currently lives on Tubi for free with ads in the US, and it’s available for rental or purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home (JustWatch (streaming aggregator)).
Where can I stream Little Nicky UK?
UK viewers have a different picture, and it’s not as straightforward as the US market. The film is available on Sky Store for rent or purchase, and Amazon Prime Video UK also offers rental options (Flicks (UK streaming guide)). As of the latest data, Disney+ UK does not carry it, and Netflix UK hasn’t had it in its catalog for an extended period.
Streaming services in the UK
- Sky Store: rent or buy (Flicks (UK streaming guide))
- Amazon Prime Video UK: rental or purchase (Flicks (UK streaming guide))
- Apple TV Store UK: purchase available (Flicks (UK streaming guide))
- YouTube and Microsoft Store: purchase options (Flicks (UK streaming guide))
Rental and purchase options for UK viewers
The rental price for Little Nicky typically lands in the £3.49–£4.99 range depending on the platform, while purchase prices hover around £7.99–£9.99. If you want to own the film digitally, Amazon and Apple are the most straightforward choices for UK buyers (Flicks (UK streaming guide)).
UK viewers face a fragmented market: no single subscription service carries Little Nicky, so a rental or purchase is the only reliable route unless you’re happy with Sky’s on-demand pricing.
Is Little Nicky ok for 10 year olds?
This is where the film gets genuinely complicated for parents. Little Nicky is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for crude sexual humor, some drug content, language, and thematic material — and the rating is earned, not decorative (IMDb parental guide). Common Sense Media goes further, noting the movie sits “right at the edge of PG-13,” with one use of an expletive, strong language, and sexual references throughout (Common Sense Media (parental review site)).
PG-13 rating breakdown
- Crude sexual humor: repeated innuendos and jokes about hell literally being a party (IMDb parental guide)
- Drug content: marijuana use is depicted, plus alcohol and smoking (MovieGuide (family review org))
- Language: one strong expletive, plus milder profanity and sexual references (Common Sense Media (parental review site))
- Thematic material: demonic themes, hell sequences, and religious iconography used for comedy (Parent Previews (parental review site))
Content advisories: language, crude humor, mild violence
The violence is cartoonish rather than graphic, but the sexual humor and drug references are what push this beyond a 10-year-old’s comfort zone. Parent Previews explicitly recommends the film is “not recommended for children” and flags religious and moral themes that parents may want to discuss (Parent Previews (parental review site)). Common Sense Media’s age recommendation is 13 and up (Common Sense Media (parental review site)).
For a 10-year-old, the film is a judgment call. The crude humor will likely fly over their heads, but the drug references and demonic setting are harder to explain. Preteens at 13 and up are the safer bet.
Can I watch Little Nicky for free?
The short answer is yes — but with conditions and geography attached. In the United States, Little Nicky is available on Tubi, the ad-supported streaming platform, which means you can watch it without paying a cent as long as you tolerate commercial breaks (TV Guide (streaming listings)). In the UK and Australia, though, the free options dry up quickly, and the movie is rental or purchase only.
Free ad-supported platforms like Tubi
- Tubi offers Little Nicky free with ads in the US (TV Guide (streaming listings))
- JustWatch shows no free options in the US, UK, or Australia on its current listings (JustWatch (streaming aggregator))
- Reelgood confirms US availability but no free tier in other regions (Reelgood (aggregator))
Trial offers and library lending
Beyond Tubi, your free options depend on what you already subscribe to. If you have a library card, services like Kanopy or Hoopla occasionally carry catalog titles like this, but availability varies wildly by library system. Free trials on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+ can get you sorting through their catalogs, but Little Nicky is a rental title on both, so a trial won’t unlock it for free (JustWatch (streaming aggregator)).
Who appears in Little Nicky?
The cast list reads like a mid-2000s comedy reunion, and the cameos are honestly half the reason the film has a cult following. Netflix’s official listing names Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, and Harvey Keitel at the top, with Rhys Ifans, Allen Covert, Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, Michael McKean, and Quentin Tarantino rounding out the ensemble (Netflix’s official catalog).
Adam Sandler’s role and family cameo
- Adam Sandler plays Nicky, the naive youngest son of Satan (TV Guide (streaming listings))
- Patricia Arquette plays Valerie Veran, the love interest (Netflix’s official catalog)
- Rodney Dangerfield plays Lucifer, Nicky’s father (IMDb parental guide)
- Jackie Sandler, Adam’s wife, appears as a nun in an uncredited role (IMDb parental guide)
Ozzy Osbourne and Quentin Tarantino appearances
The two most talked-about cameos are the ones people still ask about. Ozzy Osbourne plays himself in a scene where Nicky meets him — and the metal legend reportedly improvised much of his dialogue. Quentin Tarantino, meanwhile, appears as a blind preacher, a role that’s equal parts strange and on-brand given his known love for exploitation cinema. Both appearances are confirmed by Netflix’s own cast listing, which includes Tarantino in the credits (Netflix’s official catalog).
Little Nicky’s cameos aren’t random — they’re a snapshot of Sandler’s Hollywood network in 2000eur and a big part of why the film has aged into a cult object. Ozzy’s scene alone gets quoted more than most of the actual plot.
Parental guidance: what you need to know
Four separate review bodies — Common Sense Media, MovieGuide, Parent Previews, and IMDb’s parental guide — all flag different concerns, but they converge on one takeaway: this is not a kids’ movie. The PG-13 rating fits, but parents who assume that means “fine for mature 10-year-olds” should reconsider.
| Advisory category | What’s in the film |
|---|---|
| Language | One strong expletive, plus mild profanity |
| Sexual content | Crude humor and sexual references throughout |
| Drugs/alcohol | Marijuana use, alcohol, and smoking |
| Violence | Cartoonish, comedic tone but includes demonic themes |
| Religious themes | Hell, Satan, and religious iconography used comedically |
One table, four advisory layers: the film’s PG-13 rating is accurate, but the demonic themes make it harder to shrug off than a typical studio comedy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Nicky a sequel or part of a series?
No, Little Nicky is a standalone film. No sequel has been made, and none is planned.
What is the movie Little Nicky about?
Nicky, the youngest and most naive son of Satan, is sent to Earth to bring back his two evil brothers, Adrian and Cassius, who have escaped hell to take over the world.
How long is Little Nicky?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Who directed Little Nicky?
Steven Brill directed the film.
Does Little Nicky have a post-credits scene?
No, there is no post-credits scene in the theatrical release.
What is the age rating for Little Nicky in the UK?
The film is rated 12A in the UK, meaning children under 12 can watch it with an accompanying adult.
Can I watch Little Nicky on Disney+?
No, Little Nicky is not available on Disney+ in any region as of 2025.
Little Nicky is a film that rewards a rewatch with fresh eyes. What flopped in theaters in 2000 is now a streaming-era artifact — weird, quotable, and impossible not to watch at least once more.
Little Nicky’s journey from box-office bomb to cult streaming favorite is a reminder that audience taste outlives opening weekends. For US viewers, Tubi offers the cheapest entry point; UK and Australian viewers will need to rent or buy. For parents, the PG-13 rating and the drug and religious themes mean 13-and-up is the honest recommendation. The cameos, the family jokes, and the sheer weirdness of the whole thing make it worth a watch — just know what you’re getting into before you press play. For a 10-year-old, the choice is clear: wait a few years. For everyone else, queue it up.
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