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King of Boys

  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
525
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Sola Sobowale in King of Boys (2018)
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When a powerful businesswoman's political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.When a powerful businesswoman's political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.When a powerful businesswoman's political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.

  • Director
    • Kemi Adetiba
  • Writer
    • Kemi Adetiba
  • Stars
    • Sola Sobowale
    • Remilekun Reminisce Safaru
    • Adesua Etomi-Wellington
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    525
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kemi Adetiba
    • Writer
      • Kemi Adetiba
    • Stars
      • Sola Sobowale
      • Remilekun Reminisce Safaru
      • Adesua Etomi-Wellington
    • 55User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Sola Sobowale
    Sola Sobowale
    • Eniola Salami
    Remilekun Reminisce Safaru
    • Makanaki
    Adesua Etomi-Wellington
    Adesua Etomi-Wellington
    • Kemi Salami
    • (as Adesua Etomi)
    Paul Sambo
    • Nurudeen Gobir
    IllBliss
    • Odogwu Malay
    Toni Tones
    • Young Eniola
    Ademola Adedoyin
    Ademola Adedoyin
    • Kitan Salami
    Sani Mu'azu
    • Inspector Shehu
    Jide Kosoko
    • Alhaji Salami
    Sharon Ooja
    • Amaka
    Osas Ighodaro
    Osas Ighodaro
    • Sade Bello
    • (as a different name)
    Akin Lewis
    • Aare Akinwande
    Lami Philips
    • Eniola's mother
    Hikimot Abdullahi
    • Child Bunmi
    Victor Achor
    • Spees
    Adeolu Adefarasin
    Adeolu Adefarasin
    • Emeka
    Rotimi Adelegan
    • Governor Onikoyi
    Funlola Aofiyebi
    • Aisha
    • Director
      • Kemi Adetiba
    • Writer
      • Kemi Adetiba
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews55

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    9chuksvictoronuoha

    A class above the rest!!!

    Everything about the movie was well thought out, consisting of an Amazing cast who nailed their roles, an original story and top notch videography
    7komiyi

    Very wonderful for Nollywood. 9+4/2

    On a Nollywood scale I'll give this movie an 9 because of it's unique storyline and excellent production which sets it aside from other Nigerian movies but just like other Nigerian movies it was excessively long and had extras who didn't know their roles, some part of the movie was unrealistic eg. the fire on the cell part but that's not the issue, the issue is this; as i was watching the movie I couldn't help but feel nostalgic, after a few minutes of brainstorming I remembered where i had seen the movie before if you can't remember I'll remind you, it's Al Pacino meets Francis Ford, yes The Godfather II to be precise. My original rating was an 8 but because of it's lack of originality i give it a 4 on a world scale and 9 on Nollywood scale. If other Nigerian directors can learn from this and just remake Hollywood classics the Nigerian cinema would be a better place.
    7ayokhan

    Good movie

    Good movie, would love to see a continuation of this movie.
    7ifyogwude

    Beautiful acting, beautiful directing, not so great story

    I had to open an account just to review this movie. The acting in this was of the hook. There is some serious talent shown. It was beautiful to look at too. I however was disappointed by the story line. By the end of the movie I didn't feel the title "King of boys" was justified. The running time was also too long. That said, I love the cast and cinematography...the costumes and music.....the blend of languages and realistic depiction of our country (Nigeria). This is a beautiful work of art.
    6dolyteee

    Good but not fantastic

    The hype in Nigeria and in UK made me decide to watch the film. The story line, cinematography, colour , actors/ actresses were fabulous, but I was disappointed at the end because my expectations as well as 3 friends I watched with were not met considering the hype.

    I'm glad the film raised the Nigerian film industry profile even further. That said , in my opinion the wailing in the film will not attract international audience . I as a Nigerian felt the scenes where people raised their voices were over the top, therefore not enjoyable for me .

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    • Trivia
      The movie contains many interesting Yoruba proverbs and sayings, many of which are engaging.
    • Goofs
      In the burning prison scene, from the outside of the building the level of the fire we saw is not same as when Gobir walked into the prison. And if the prison was really burning like how we saw it from outside, Gobir wouldn't have been able to breath when he walked in(at least not how he did walk in)
    • Connections
      Followed by King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2018 (Nigeria)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • Yoruba
      • English
      • Ibo
      • Hausa
    • Filming locations
      • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Production company
      • Kemi Adetiba Visuals
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,711
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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