Kika (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Kika is a comedy and drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 117 minutes. “A memorable, surreal and bizarre comedy in the best Almódovar style!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When American author Nicholas brings in a cosmetologist named Kika to prepare the corpse of his recently deceased son, she inadvertently revives the young man, then falls in love with him. Forces conspire against the couple, though, as Nicholas wants Kika for himself.
Who’s in it. Kika stars Verónica Forqué as Kika, Victoria Abril as Andrea Caracortada, Peter Coyote as Nicholas Pierce and Rossy de Palma as Juana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kika has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kika tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kika (1993)?
- In US, Kika is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kika worth watching?
- Kika holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kika?
- Kika stars Verónica Forqué, Victoria Abril, Peter Coyote, Rossy de Palma and Àlex Casanovas.
- When was Kika released?
- Kika was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.