How does Little Nicky end?

In the final act ("Heavenly Aid and Final Showdown"): After a sacrificial train collision, Nicky visits Heaven and receives an empowering orb from his mother. He returns to Earth for a climactic battle in Central Park, ending with a supernatural intervention.

Little Nicky (2000) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Little Nicky
Genre: comedy, fantasy
Released: 2000
Rating: 5.8

Plot Analysis Summary

A comedic fantasy about the kindest son of Satan who must overcome his brothers' usurpation to save Hell and find his place on Earth.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Heir Apparent's Failure

Earthly Trials and Alliances

The Descent into Chaos

Heavenly Aid and Final Showdown

After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.

Directed by

Steven Brill

Key Cast

Adam Sandler — Nicky
Patricia Arquette — Valerie Veran
Harvey Keitel — Dad
Rhys Ifans — Adrian
Tommy Lister Jr. — Cassius

Rating: 5.8/10 (1,993 votes)