Nico, 1988

Nico, 1988

Directed by Susanna Nicchiarelli

Produced by Vivo Film, Tarantula

201793 min6.7 / 10

A melancholic portrait of a faded icon navigating solitude, regret, and the possibility of redemption through a European tour and estranged motherhood.

Approaching age 50, singer/songwriter Nico leads a solitary existence, far from her days as a Warhol superstar and celebrated vocalist for the Velvet Underground in the 1960s. Her life and career on the fringes, Nico's new manager convinces her to hit the road again and tour in Europe to promote her latest album. She longs to rebuild a relationship with her son, whose custody she lost long ago.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nico, 1988 sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Nico, 1988 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Nico, 1988 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Nico, 1988 easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Nico, 1988 scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Nico, 1988

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nico, 1988

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nico, 1988, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nico, 1988, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nico, 1988, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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