Little Nicholas: Happy as Can Be (2022)
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Little Nicholas: Happy as Can Be is streaming in France on Netflix.
What the audience says
Little Nicholas: Happy as Can Be holds up as a perfectly decent French film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 111 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 86 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In France you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 86 minutes on it?
86 minutes of French animation with a family streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 111 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny lean over a large white sheet of paper and bring to life a mischievous and endearing boy, Little Nicolas. From schoolyard games and fights to summer camp pranks and camaraderie, Nicolas lives a merry and enriching childhood – and brings friendship and newfound life to his creators, too.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 26m — short |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Amandine Fredon
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in France
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