Nico the Unicorn
“The heroic adventure of a boy who had the courage to dream”
Synopsis
As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.
Top Cast
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Kevin Zegers
Billy Hastings
Anne Archer
Julie Hastings
Elisha Cuthbert
Carolyn Price
Pierre Chagnon
Ben Willett
Martin Neufeld
Dobbs
Johnny Morina
Bruce
Maggie Castle
Susie
Larry Day
Deputy Pete
Michael Ontkean
Tom Gentry
Michael Yarmush
Mark
Joanna Noyes
Teacher
Mickey Fry
Pitcher
Melissa Pirrera
Young Girl in Circus Tent
Charles S. Doucet
Pony Buyer
Ian MacDonald
Feed Supplier
Leni Parker
Librarian
Bill Haugland
Newscaster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graeme Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Sacks
- Original Score
- Alex De Rafols, Alan Reeves
- Original Title
- Nico the Unicorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Prestige Films, CineTel Films, Fries Film Group, Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Campbell
Frank Sacks
Alex De Rafols, Alan Reeves
Walter Bal
Walter Bal
Pieter Kroonenburg, Hélène Boulay, Julie Allan, John Buchanan, Steve Tisch
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Campbell
Director
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
Hélène Boulay
Producer
Frank Sacks
Screenplay
Julie Allan
Producer
Alex De Rafols
Original Music Composer
Andree Morin
Costume Design
John Buchanan
Producer
Michael Devine
Production Design
Steve Tisch
Producer
Alan Reeves
Original Music Composer
Frank Sacks
Producer
Walter Bal
Editor
Walter Bal
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nico the Unicorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nico the Unicorn about?
As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.
Who directed Nico the Unicorn?
Nico the Unicorn was directed by Graeme Campbell.
Who stars in Nico the Unicorn?
The principal cast of Nico the Unicorn includes Kevin Zegers, Anne Archer, Elisha Cuthbert, Pierre Chagnon, Martin Neufeld.
When was Nico the Unicorn released and how long is it?
Nico the Unicorn was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nico the Unicorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nico the Unicorn was composed by Alex De Rafols, Alan Reeves.
Is Nico the Unicorn based on a book or true story?
Nico the Unicorn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Sacks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nico the Unicorn?
Nico the Unicorn holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).