Little Nikita
“He went to bed an all-American kid and woke up the son of Russian spies.”
An FBI agent works to uncover an all-American family as Soviet sleeper agents, and gets caught up in friendship with their oblivious teenage son.
Where to watch Little Nikita in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Little Nikita there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Little Nikita streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Little Nikita
Little Nikita is a 1988 English-language drama, action and thriller film directed by Richard Benjamin. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, Richard Jenkins. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Little Nikita was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 17, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers
- Bo Goldman, John Hill, Tom Musca
- Release date
- March 17, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Little Nikita cast & crew
Little Nikita was directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Bo Goldman, John Hill, and Tom Musca.
The cast features Sidney Poitier as Roy Parmenter, River Phoenix as Jeff Grant, Richard Jenkins as Richard Grant, Caroline Kava as Elizabeth Grant, Lucy Deakins as Barbara Kerry, and Richard Bradford as Konstantin Karpov.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Harry Gittes.
Is Little Nikita worth watching?
Little Nikita holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 119 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and thriller, Little Nikita is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Little Nikita
Little Nikita isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Little Nikita
Sidney Poitier
Roy Parmenter
River Phoenix
Jeff Grant
Richard Jenkins
Richard Grant
Caroline Kava
Elizabeth Grant
Lucy Deakins
Barbara Kerry
Richard Bradford
Konstantin Karpov
Richard Lynch
Scuba
Jerry Hardin
Brewer
Loretta Devine
Verna McLaughlin
Albert Fortell
Bunin
Ronald Guttman
Spessky
Jacob Vargas
Miguel
Little Nikita — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Little Nikita in United States?
Little Nikita is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Little Nikita in?
Little Nikita is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Little Nikita?
Little Nikita runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Little Nikita rated?
Little Nikita is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
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