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Nico, 1988

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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…

DirectorSusanna Nicchiarelli
WriterSusanna Nicchiarelli
ProducersAlessio Lazzareschi·Gregorio Paonessa

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Cast · Directed by Susanna Nicchiarelli

TDTrine Dyrholm
Trine Dyrholm
Christa Päffgen a.k.a Nico
JSJohn Gordon Sinclair
John Gordon Sinclair
Richard
AMAnamaria Marinca
Anamaria Marinca
Sylvia
SFSandor Funtek
Sandor Funtek
Ari
TTThomas Trabacchi
Thomas Trabacchi
Domenico
KFKarina Fernandez
Karina Fernandez
Laura
CDCalvin Demba
Calvin Demba
Alex
FCFrancesco Colella
Francesco Colella
Francesco
FDFreddy Drabble
Freddy Drabble
Radio interviewer #1
MPMatt Patresi
Matt Patresi
Radio interviewer #2
JD
John Dobrynine
Mr. Daniels
LPLucio Patané
Lucio Patané
Giulio Barozzi

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Nico, 1988 — streaming FAQ

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Nico, 1988 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nico, 1988 on Netflix?

No, Nico, 1988 is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

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Yes — Nico, 1988 is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of November 2026.

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Nico, 1988 is available on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Nico, 1988 based on a true story?

Yes — Nico, 1988 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).