# Aisha (2022) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/aisha-2022/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 75% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Director | Frank Berry |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 160 min |

## Quick answer

Aisha (2022) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Letitia Wright anchors this quietly devastating study of Ireland's asylum system with a performance built on restraint,  Critics and audiences diverge (98% critic vs 75% audience). Metascore 81/100. Directed by Frank Berry.

## Critics consensus

Letitia Wright anchors this quietly devastating study of Ireland's asylum system with a performance built on restraint, and the film's refusal to sensationalize its heroine's ordeal only sharpens its emotional force.

## Synopsis

Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland's immigration system,...

## Cast

Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Lorcan Cranitch, Denis Conway

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Aisha worth watching?**
Aisha holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Letitia Wright anchors this quietly devastating study of Ireland's asylum system with a performance built on restraint, and the film's refusal to sensationalize its heroine's ordeal only sharpens its emotional force.

**What is Aisha about?**
Aisha charts the experiences of a young Nigerian woman as she seeks international protection in Ireland. Caught in limbo for years in Ireland's immigration system,...

**Who directed Aisha?**
Aisha (2022) was directed by Frank Berry.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Aisha?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 75%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6.6/10.

**Where can I watch Aisha?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Aisha page for current options.

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