Nice Girls Don't Explode (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1987, Nice Girls Don't Explode is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Chuck Martinez, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. April has a problem. Whenever she gets anything like passionate with a guy all sorts of things seem to spontaneously combust. The only men she meets more then once are firefighters. Actually, it's Mom's way of trying to keep her little girl to herself, but new boyfriend Andy is having none of such nonsense. So the heat's on. Unfortunately it's Fluffy the cat who keeps getting caught in the middle.

Who’s in it. Nice Girls Don't Explode stars Barbara Harris as Mom, Michelle Meyrink as April Flowers, William O'Leary as Andy and Wallace Shawn as Ellen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Nice Girls Don't Explode has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nice Girls Don't Explode page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nice Girls Don't Explode tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nice Girls Don't Explode (1987)?
In US, Nice Girls Don't Explode is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Nice Girls Don't Explode worth watching?
Nice Girls Don't Explode holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nice Girls Don't Explode?
Nice Girls Don't Explode stars Barbara Harris, Michelle Meyrink, William O'Leary, Wallace Shawn and James Nardini.
When was Nice Girls Don't Explode released?
Nice Girls Don't Explode was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.