Little Nikita (1988)
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86% of critics liked it
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47% of users liked it
(5,104 ratings)
Jeff Grant (River Phoenix) is a San Diego teen who discovers his father Richard (Richard Jenkins) and mother Elizabeth Grant) are KGB agents. When he applies to the Air Force Academy, a routine FBI check leads to the shocking news. Soon the suburb of Fountain Grove becomes the focus of international… More Jeff Grant (River Phoenix) is a San Diego teen who discovers his father Richard (Richard Jenkins) and mother Elizabeth Grant) are KGB agents. When he applies to the Air Force Academy, a routine FBI check leads to the shocking news. Soon the suburb of Fountain Grove becomes the focus of international agents and espionage. FBI agent Roy Parmenter (Sidney Poitier) helps Jeff absorb the shock and he battles KGB agent Konstantin Karpov (Richard Bradford) in a race to capture the Soviet agents. The excellent performances from Poitier and Phoenix are the highlight of this feature. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Benjamin
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Not a shade on "Running on Empty", but a nicely performed encore
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Cast
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Sidney Poitier
as Roy Parmenter
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River Phoenix
as Jeff Grant
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Richard Jenkins
as Richard Grant
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Caroline Kava
as Elizabeth Grant
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Richard Bradford
as Konstantin Karpov
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Loretta Devine
as Verna McLaughlin
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Richard Lynch
as Scuba
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Lucy Deakins
as Barbara Kerry
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Newell Alexander
as Drill Sergeant
- Peter Donat
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Albert Fortell
as Bunin
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Vojo Goric
as Joe
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Ronald Guttman
as Spassky
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Lou Hancock
as Nursery Customer
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Jerry Hardin
as Brewer
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Julio Medina
as Soccer Announcer
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Michael Owen
as Fairy Carabosse in Ballet
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Bill Stevenson
as Tony
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Brooke Theiss
as Dilys
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Martine Van Hamel
as Princess Aurora in Ballet
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Jacob Vargas
as Miguel
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Christine Dunham
as Lilac Fairy in Ballet Scene
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Richard Holden
as Young Russian Diplomat
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Roberto A. Jimenez
as Joaquin
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Chez Lister
as Tom
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Robb Madrid
as Sgt. Leathers
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Lisa McCullough
as Water Skier
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Jonathan McMurtry
as Tour Boat Guide
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Arlin Miller
as TV Announcer
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Rick L. Nahera
as Trolley Passenger
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Jim Parrott
as U.S. Border Patrolman
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David M. Paynter
as Spike
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Ingrid Rhoades
as Corp. Hogan
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Charles T. Salter Jr.
as Trolley Conductor
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John Spafford
as Trainer #2
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Tasha Stewart
as Dolphin Trainer
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Kim Strange
as DMV Clerk
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Biff Wiff
as Bucky
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Tom Zak
as Brett
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Robert Hill
as Prince Desire in Ballet Scene
