Petit Nicolas (2009)
"Le petit Nicolas" (original title)

Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is that nothing to changes. However, one day, he overhears a ... See full summary »

Director:

Laurent Tirard

Writers:

Laurent Tirard (screenplay), Grégoire Vigneron (screenplay),

Stars:

Maxime Godart, Valérie Lemercier, Kad Merad

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maxime Godart	...	Nicolas
Valérie Lemercier	...	La mère de Nicolas
Kad Merad	...	Le père de Nicolas
Sandrine Kiberlain	...	La maîtresse
François-Xavier Demaison	...	Le bouillon
Michel Duchaussoy	...	Le directeur
Daniel Prévost	...	M. Moucheboume
Michel Galabru	...	Le ministre
Anémone	...	Mlle Navarin
François Damiens	...	Blédur
Louise Bourgoin	...	La fleuriste
Vincent Claude	...	Alceste
Charles Vaillant	...	Geoffroy
Victor Carles	...	Clotaire
Benjamin Averty	...	Eudes

Storyline

Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is that nothing to changes. However, one day, he overhears a conversation that leads him to believe that his life might change forever, his mother is pregnant!. He panics and envisions the worst.

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Plot Keywords:

baby | dinner | school | family relationships | sleeping in class | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Wild Bunch [France]

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

French

Release Date:

30 September 2009 (France)

Also Known As:

Der kleine Nick

Filming Locations:

Avenue Junot, Paris 18, Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fidélité Productions, Wild Bunch, M6 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The enervated teacher who tries to get the kids to sing in a choir is played by Gérard Jugnot. He was Clément Mathieu in The Chorus, a teacher who (successfully) starts a choir in a school for troubled boys.

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Connections

References Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Vois sur ton chemin"
Written by Christophe Barratier and Bruno Coulais

User Reviews

" If there is one certainty in life, it's that nothing is so perfect, it can't ruined by a girl "

When you select this film to share with your family, you will get two things from it. First, you have selected a surprisingly fun film which can be enjoyed by everyone. Director Laurent Tirard has selected a group of adults and French school children who bring to life a most charming book entitled " Little Nicholas. " Secondly, it's the cute tale of a young school Boy named Nicholas (Maxime Godart), who's little life is perfect. His father (Kad Merad) and mother (Valérie Lemercier both love their son, but he is often confused by their squabbles. Upon learning his mother will soon be expecting another child, Nicholas mistakenly believes they will have to take him to the woods and leave him there. Encouraged by his school friends, Nicholas begins taking steps to either have his parents assassinated or kill his baby sister. The entire confusing scheme is set in motion while his parents are trying to make life better for their son. Including an incredible task given by the teacher to her students to create an essay on what the students would like to become when they grow up. A small wonderful story complete with incredible dramatic antics, social comedy and a dazzling display of child induced situations. Except for the French Dialog which is often translated wrong the movie is a delight for all. ****