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Anikulapo

Directed by Kunle Afolayan · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is Anikulapo worth watching?

Yes. Anikulapo (2022) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

82% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
48 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 22m
Age rating
R (US) · R18+ (Japan)
Cast
Kunle Remi , Bimbo Ademoye , Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Nigeria
Language
English

Also known as Aníkúlápó Anikulapo Rise of the Spectre 아니쿨라포 阿尼库拉波：不死传说 阿尼庫拉波：不死傳說

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Film in an African Language, Africa Movie Academy Awards 2023

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch Anikulapo by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Fantasy

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Anikulapo worth watching?

Yes — Anikulapo earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Fantasy, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).

Celluloid verdict

Afolayan's Yoruba fantasy became a Netflix hit and renewed global interest in Nigerian folklore cinema.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Anikulapo about?

A desperate weaver gains a bird that resurrects the dead, attracting power, jealousy, and mythic consequences in ancient Oyo kingdom.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Anikulapo

Anikulapo (2022) Review: Resurrection Has a Price

Anikulapo is Kunle Afolayan's lavish Yoruba folk fantasy about a weaver who gains the power to raise the dead: handsome, bold and absorbing, if overlong.

Yes, with reservations. It is one of Nollywood's most ambitious period fantasies and a treat for folklore lovers, though its 142 minutes could use trimming.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Anikulapo: frequently asked questions

Is Anikulapo worth watching?

Yes. Anikulapo (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Anikulapo?

In the United States, Anikulapo streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Anikulapo?

Anikulapo runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

What is Anikulapo rated?

Anikulapo is rated R in the United States and R18+ in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Anikulapo?

Anikulapo is directed by Kunle Afolayan and stars Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Hakeem Kae-Kazim.

What is the Metascore for Anikulapo?

Metacritic's Metascore for Anikulapo is 48 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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