Nickelodeon (1976): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Nickelodeon is a 1976 comedy directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Tatum O'Neal, John Ritter and Burt Reynolds. It runs 2 hours 1 minute. Critics gave it 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nickelodeon About?
The premise of Nickelodeon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1920s in Hollywood, lawyer Leo Harrigan and his friend Buck Greenway abandon their legal careers to join a group of unconventional filmmakers. Leo finds an unexpected talent for directing, while Buck’s charisma leads him to become a popular leading actor. However, their burgeoning success is complicated by a fierce competition for the affections of the captivating actress Kathleen Cooke, threatening to derail their partnership and ambitions.
Nickelodeon Themes & Keywords
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- bogdanovich and ritter
- silent filmmaking as subject
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Where to Watch Nickelodeon
Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Nickelodeon Cast
Tatum O'Neal leads the cast, with John Ritter and Burt Reynolds. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich
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· 6 moreNickelodeon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nickelodeon 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 7% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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TMDB 60% User score
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Nickelodeon Plot Summary
What happens in Nickelodeon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling streets of Chicago back in 1910, the story centers around Leo Taylor Harrigan, a beleaguered attorney who finds himself in a precarious situation, desperately trying to evade an irate client. As he navigates the chaos, Leo catches a glimpse of H.H. Cobb, the influential owner of the Kinegraph Company, which specializes in producing motion pictures. Seizing the opportunity, Leo hopes to introduce himself to Cobb, but their encounter is consistently interrupted by discussions about “patents agents” and the latest movie plots.
Full summary
The whole story of Nickelodeon, scene by scene
Nickelodeon Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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How Well Do You Know Nickelodeon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Nickelodeon Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Ktoś tu kręci” and “Vecchia America”.
- Also known as
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- Ktoś tu kręci
- Vecchia America
- Así empezó Hollywood
- Торговцы грезами
- ニッケルオデオン
- 大滚友与小老千
- 서푼짜리 극장
- Торговці мареннями
- Nä, nu blommar de'!
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Movies Like Nickelodeon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Hollywood Knights, The Nickel-Hopper and Hollywood and Vine.
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The Hollywood Knights 1980 -
The Nickel-Hopper 1926 -
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Nickel & Dime 1992 -
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood 1932 -
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Nickelodeon FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nickelodeon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Nickelodeon released?
Nickelodeon was released on December 21, 1976.
Who directed Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
More films by Peter Bogdanovich Who is in the cast of Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon stars Tatum O'Neal, John Ritter and Burt Reynolds, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Nickelodeon?
In the US, Nickelodeon is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Nickelodeon rated?
Nickelodeon has 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Nickelodeon have a post-credit scene?
No. Nickelodeon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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