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Nico the Unicorn

Nico the Unicorn

The heroic adventure of a boy who had the courage to dream

19986.11h 30m

Overview

As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.

Directed by Graeme Campbell
Written by Frank Sacks
Produced by Pieter Kroonenburg, John Buchanan, Hélène Boulay
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Top Cast

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers

Billy Hastings

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

Julie Hastings

Elisha Cuthbert

Elisha Cuthbert

Carolyn Price

Pierre Chagnon

Pierre Chagnon

Ben Willett

Martin Neufeld

Martin Neufeld

Dobbs

Johnny Morina

Johnny Morina

Bruce

Maggie Castle

Maggie Castle

Susie

Larry Day

Larry Day

Deputy Pete

Michael Ontkean

Michael Ontkean

Tom Gentry

Michael Yarmush

Michael Yarmush

Mark

Themes & Keywords

unicorn

About Nico the Unicorn

Nico the Unicorn is a fantasy, family, adventure film released in 1998 exploring themes of unicorn. Directed by Graeme Campbell, it stars Kevin Zegers, Anne Archer, Elisha Cuthbert. As an 11-year-old boy struggles to cope with a disability, he finds a pony who gives birth to a unicorn which he takes care of.

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