- HD 1080
- Runtime: 99m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: South Africa
- Director: Sias Odendal, Michael Pakleppa
- Stars: Glynis Johns, Steve Railsback, Ronald France, David Fox, Sara Braunstein
- keywords: helicopter, artificial intelligence (a.i.), computer, africa, telepathy, missionary, space travel, south africa, radio, alien, extraterrestrial, scientist, twins, african tribe, nukie, desperate, absurd, distressing
- Production_studio: Lars International Pictures
- Slogan: A Magical Space Adventure
- The Nukie is featured in the top rankings of 1987
- #25 in Top Family Movies of 1987
- #57 in Top Adventure Movies of 1987
A space child, lost in the universe, is abducted by the U. S. Space Foundation. In a desperate intergalactic search for the frightened little alien, his brother Nukie® mistakenly lands in Africa where he is befriended by African twins. Together they journey through the laughter and adventure of talking lions, a greedy witch doctor, a charming chimpanzee, a feisty nun, a compassionate scientist and an outrageous romantic computer named E.D.D.I.