Kika
“A memorable, surreal and bizarre comedy in the best Almodóvar style!”
Synopsis
When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.
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Kika (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER (Subbed)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-07
Top Cast
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Verónica Forqué
Kika
Victoria Abril
Andrea Caracortada
Peter Coyote
Nicholas Pierce
Rossy de Palma
Juana
Àlex Casanovas
Ramón
Santiago Lajusticia
Pablo
Bibiana Fernández
Susana
Anabel Alonso
Amparo
Jesús Bonilla
Police
Karra Elejalde
Police
Francisca Caballero
Mrs. Paquita
Mónica Bardem
Paca
Blanca Li
Victim of the Murderer
Claudia Aros
Model
Joaquín Climent
Assassin
Manuel Bandera
Road Boy
Charo López
Rafaela
Agustín Almodóvar
Reparador de Puertas (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Title
- Kika
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo, CiBy 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alfredo Mayo
José Salcedo
Agustín Almodóvar
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
José Salcedo
Editor
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Jean-Paul Gaultier
Costume Design
Gianni Versace
Costume Design
José María de Cossío
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kika about?
When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.
Who directed Kika?
Kika was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Kika?
The principal cast of Kika includes Verónica Forqué, Victoria Abril, Peter Coyote, Rossy de Palma, Àlex Casanovas.
When was Kika released and how long is it?
Kika was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Kika make at the box office?
Kika grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kika?
Kika holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).