The Figurine (2009) Review: A Nigerian Classic
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is The Figurine worth watching?
Yes — The Figurine remains one of the most celebrated films from Nigeria, with a 88% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 88% Critic Score, 85% Audience Score, 55 Metascore, 3.9 on Letterboxd, and 7.4 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Nigeria” list.
What is The Figurine about?
Two friends discover a mystical figurine that grants seven years of fortune before demanding a devastating price in this Yoruba myth update. Directed by Kunle Afolayan, the film stars Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Kunle Afolayan, and remains a reference point for Drama and Thriller filmmaking from Nigeria.
Should you watch The Figurine?
Yes, without hesitation — The Figurine rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 109 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Afolayan’s New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.
Where can I watch The Figurine?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. The Figurine (2009) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1403433) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Nigeria on NewMoviesReviews.com.