Nukie (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 2.2
Released in 1987, Nukie is an adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Sias Odendal, running about 99 minutes. “A Magical Space Adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two alien brothers crash their ship in the U.S. They get separated, and one searches the country for the other one.
Who’s in it. Nukie stars Glynis Johns as Sister Anne, Steve Railsback as Dr. Eric Harvey, Ronald France as The Corporal and David Fox as Nukie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Nukie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nukie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nukie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nukie (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nukie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nukie worth watching?
- Nukie holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nukie?
- Nukie stars Glynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald France, David Fox and Sara Braunstein.
- When was Nukie released?
- Nukie was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.