

Mikey and Nicky
“...don't expect to like 'em.”
Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mob boss wants him killed. Terrified, he calls Mikey, his friend since childhood and a fellow gangster. So begins a long night…
Where to watch Mikey and Nicky in United States
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Where is Mikey and Nicky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Mikey and Nicky
Mikey and Nicky is a 1976 English-language crime and drama film directed by Elaine May. The cast is led by Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Mikey and Nicky was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1976, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Elaine May
- Writers
- Elaine May
- Release date
- December 21, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Mikey and Nicky cast & crew
Mikey and Nicky was directed by Elaine May and written by Elaine May.
The cast features Peter Falk as Mikey, John Cassavetes as Nicky, Ned Beatty as Kinney, Rose Arrick as Annie, Carol Grace as Nellie, and William Hickey as Sid Fine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Strauss, cinematography is by Bernie Abramson, and it was produced by Michael Hausman and Bud Austin.
Is Mikey and Nicky worth watching?
Mikey and Nicky holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Mikey and Nicky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mikey and Nicky
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Cast of Mikey and Nicky

Peter Falk
Mikey

John Cassavetes
Nicky

Ned Beatty
Kinney

Rose Arrick
Annie
Carol Grace
Nellie

William Hickey
Sid Fine

Sanford Meisner
Dave Resnick

Joyce Van Patten
Jan

M. Emmet Walsh
Bus Driver
Sy Travers
Hotel Clerk
Peter R. Scoppa
Counter Man
Virginia Smith
Jan's Mother
Mikey and Nicky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mikey and Nicky in United States?
Mikey and Nicky is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Mikey and Nicky on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Mikey and Nicky is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mikey and Nicky in?
Mikey and Nicky is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hebrew, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mikey and Nicky?
Mikey and Nicky runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Mikey and Nicky rated?
Mikey and Nicky is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 199 ratings.











