Nikita
“She murders. So she can live.”
Synopsis
A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-11
Top Cast
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Anne Parillaud
Nikita
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Marco
Tchéky Karyo
Bob
Jean Reno
Victor, the Cleaner
Marc Duret
Rico
Jeanne Moreau
Armande
Patrick Fontana
Coyotte
Roland Blanche
Interrogation Cop
Jacques Boudet
The Pharmacist
Jean Bouise
The Embassy Attaché
Philippe du Janerand
The Ambassador / Jules, his double
Alain Lathière
Zap
Laura Chéron
The Punk
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues
Pharmacy Cop
Helene Aligier
The Pharmacist
Philippe Leroy
Chief Grossman
Patrick Pérez
Pharmacy Cop
Bruno Randon
Pharmacy Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.84x
-$981K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Nikita
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Les Films du Loup, Tiger Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson
Éric Serra
Thierry Arbogast
Olivier Mauffroy
Patrice Ledoux, Claude Besson
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Luc Besson
Director
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Olivier Mauffroy
Editor
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
Valentin Breton Des Loys
Costume Design
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Anne Angelini
Costume Design
Luc Besson
Writer
Dan Weil
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nikita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nikita about?
A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.
Who directed Nikita?
Nikita was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Nikita?
The principal cast of Nikita includes Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Tchéky Karyo, Jean Reno, Marc Duret.
When was Nikita released and how long is it?
Nikita was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nikita?
Nikita had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (0.84 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Nikita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nikita was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nikita?
Nikita holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).