Lionheart (2018) Review: A Nigerian Classic
★★★½☆ 3.5/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Lionheart worth watching?
Yes — Lionheart remains one of the most celebrated films from Nigeria, with a 67% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 67% Critic Score, 88% Audience Score, 42 Metascore, 3.6 on Letterboxd, and 6.2 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Nigeria” list.
What is Lionheart about?
A young woman steps up to save her father’s transport company and enter a male-dominated industry while navigating family politics. Directed by Genevieve Nnaji, the film stars Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie, and remains a reference point for Drama and Comedy filmmaking from Nigeria.
Should you watch Lionheart?
Yes, especially if you are exploring cinema from Nigeria — Lionheart rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 95 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut became Nigeria’s first Netflix Original and a Nollywood milestone.
Where can I watch Lionheart?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Lionheart (2018) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt8071894) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Nigeria on NewMoviesReviews.com.