Nickelodeon (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, Nickelodeon is a comedy film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 121 minutes. “Dreams. 5 cents.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the silent film era, attorney Leo Harrigan and gunslinger Buck Greenway are hired to stop an illegal film production. However, they soon team up with the filmmakers and become important players in the show business industry. Leo learns he has a talent for directing, and Buck's cowboy persona quickly earns him leading-man status — but both men fall for beautiful starlet Kathleen Cooke, leading to a heated personal rivalry.
Who’s in it. Nickelodeon stars Ryan O'Neal as Leo Harrigan, Burt Reynolds as Buck Greenway, Tatum O'Neal as Alice Forsyte and Brian Keith as H.H. Cobb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nickelodeon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nickelodeon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nickelodeon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nickelodeon (1976)?
- In US, Nickelodeon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nickelodeon worth watching?
- Nickelodeon holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nickelodeon?
- Nickelodeon stars Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith and Stella Stevens.
- When was Nickelodeon released?
- Nickelodeon was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.