[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Phone Swap

  • 2012
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
198
YOUR RATING
Phone Swap (2012)
ComedyRomance

Mary, a fashion designer, and Akin, her arrogant boss, swap their phones by accident in a busy airport and must now carry out each other's assignments.Mary, a fashion designer, and Akin, her arrogant boss, swap their phones by accident in a busy airport and must now carry out each other's assignments.Mary, a fashion designer, and Akin, her arrogant boss, swap their phones by accident in a busy airport and must now carry out each other's assignments.

  • Director
    • Kunle Afolayan
  • Writer
    • Kemi Adesoye
  • Stars
    • Nse Ikpe-Etim
    • Wale Ojo
    • Joke Silva
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    198
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kunle Afolayan
    • Writer
      • Kemi Adesoye
    • Stars
      • Nse Ikpe-Etim
      • Wale Ojo
      • Joke Silva
    • 6User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

    Photos6

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 2
    View Poster

    Top cast18

    Edit
    Nse Ikpe-Etim
    • Mary Oyenokwe
    Wale Ojo
    Wale Ojo
    • Akin Cole
    Joke Silva
    Joke Silva
    • Kike Cole
    Chika Okpala
    • Mary's Father
    • (as Chief Chika Okpala)
    Lydia Forson
    • Gina
    Chika Chukwu
    • Hussana
    Hafiz Oyetoro
    • Alex Ojo
    Chris Iheuwa
    • Tony
    Ada Ameh
    • Cynthia
    Charles Billion
    • Alpha
    Jay Jay Coker
    • Omega
    Jadesola Durotoye
    • Madam CEO
    Sophia Chioma Onyekwo
    • Alexis
    Bose Oshin
    • Mrs. Ibekwe
    Christopher John
    • Cynthia's Husband
    Toyin Onormor
    • Tony's Wife
    Nike Adepoju
    • Recharge Card Vendor
    Kunle Afolayan
    • Recharge Card Vendor
    • Director
      • Kunle Afolayan
    • Writer
      • Kemi Adesoye
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

    6.4198
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    8RosanaBotafogo

    Although it has a comical character, veiled submission, or explicit...

    I thought it would be quite boring, however it was more engaging than I supposed, good characters, good acting, marathoning Nigerian movies and in love with them... , by the elite population, sad observation, apart from the patriarchal machismo, the scene of the wife humiliating herself to apologize, on her knees, was outrageous, although it has a comical character, veiled submission, or explicit...
    9alphonsolucas

    A must watch!

    One word describes this movie, BRILLIANT!!! From beginning to end, the hairs on the back of my neck couldn't stop standing. The story line was simple yet captivating, the acting was bang on and flawless. The delivery of the movie was done with such ease and humor that I secretly wished it wouldn't end. Mary is a sweet girl that any man would gladly "take home to mama" (kinda made me wonder how she was still single). While Akin is your archer-type male, whom I suspected had a wicked sense of humor. The character of the twins and Mary's sister provided an appropriate dose of comic relief. I must admit I am extremely proud of the cast and crew, Nigeria was highlighted as a pleasant place to be. I will definitely be getting the DVD when it comes out. PHONE SWAP has proved to be a must see classic of our time.
    10ayokhan

    Loved everybit of this movie

    I have seen this movie 5 times already. i really like the movie.
    10smadugbah

    Just stunning

    Such a beautiful movie. Stunning scenes of Africa. A beautiful depiction of an accidental love story with believable characters looking for more in life i.e. Love, family and fulfillment of dreams. Makes you feel good all round.
    10eomame

    Beautiful movie

    Probably the first and only local movie I have watched end to end and more than once. Saw it first when it came out in 2012 and 3 years down the line, I seem to love it all the more. Found some faulty scenes though for instance, I thought the fact that Akin didn't realize he had someone else' phone (especially as he read a text message on it) was a bit out of place. I thought the phones were similar but not exactly the same - bold 9000 vs bold 9900). I also thought the end where Akin kept the luggage in the trunk himself while the driver stayed put in the car (that's not so usual) was also faulty.

    But outside those few quirks here and there, it was an all round entertainer. Good job.

    More like this

    Living in Bondage
    6.7
    Living in Bondage

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Phone Swap won the Public Choice Award at the first annual NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris, France in 2013 where it also premiered for the first time in a francophone country.

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 30, 2012 (Nigeria)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Golden Effects
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.