What is Nikita?
Nikita is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 21, 1990
- Studios
- Gaumont, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Les Films du Loup
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
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Overview
Nikita is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Les Films du Loup. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A convicted killer becomes a government‑trained assassin.”
- High‑stakes action sequences
- A complex anti‑heroine at the center
- Tense political thriller atmosphere
- Violent content may be intense
Watch it if you enjoy gritty action thrillers with a morally ambiguous heroine.
The film’s R rating and graphic violence make it unsuitable for children.
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What crime does the protagonist commit?
She is sentenced to life in prison for murdering a policeman.
What does the government do with her?
The government gives her a second chance as a secret political assassin.
What genre is the film?
It is classified as an action and thriller.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 57 minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It is rated R in the United States.
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