La Femme Nikita (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1990, La Femme Nikita is an action and thriller film directed by Luc Besson, running about 117 minutes. “She murders. So she can live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. La Femme Nikita stars Anne Parillaud as Nikita / Marie Clément, Jean-Hugues Anglade as Marco, Tchéky Karyo as Bob and Jean Reno as Victor, the "cleaner", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, La Femme Nikita has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Femme Nikita page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Femme Nikita tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Femme Nikita (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Femme Nikita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Femme Nikita worth watching?
- La Femme Nikita holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Femme Nikita?
- La Femme Nikita stars Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Tchéky Karyo, Jean Reno and Marc Duret.
- When was La Femme Nikita released?
- La Femme Nikita was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.