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Behind the Scenes Review (2025) — 64% Celluloid Score

Directed by Funke Akindele · 2025 ·

Short answer

Is Behind the Scenes worth watching?

Yes. Behind the Scenes (2025) earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (58%). See the 4 inputs.

64%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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58% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
55 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.1
7.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 24m
Cast
Funke Akindele , Uzor Arukwe , Tobi Bakre , Iyabo Ojo , Scarlet Gomez
Country
Nigeria
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix in South Africa. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (58/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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

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Is Behind the Scenes worth watching?

Yes — Behind the Scenes earns a 64% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (2.9/5).

Celluloid verdict

Audiences turned this into Nollywood's fastest-ever film to cross a billion naira, but critics have been split, praising Scarlet Gomez and Tobi Bakre's performances while faulting the film for glossy, sitcom-style staging, an early telegraphed twist, and heavy-handed moralizing.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (58%).

What is Behind the Scenes about?

Aderonke Faniran, a prosperous real estate entrepreneur known for bankrolling everyone around her, starts to suspect that her generosity isn't being returned in kind by the family and friends who depend on it. As old resentments and hidden agendas surface, she's forced to work out who in her life is genuine and who has just been using her.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes (2025) Review: Big Heart, Blunt Message

Behind the Scenes is Funke Akindele's record-breaking Nollywood drama about a generous businesswoman and the people using her. Relatable, but heavy-handed.

It depends. Fans of big, emotional Nollywood family dramas will enjoy its relatable premise and strong lead; viewers who want subtlety will find it preachy and predictable.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Behind the Scenes: frequently asked questions

Is Behind the Scenes worth watching?

Yes. Behind the Scenes (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 64%, 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 Behind the Scenes?

Elsewhere: Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Behind the Scenes?

Behind the Scenes runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Scenes?

Behind the Scenes is directed by Funke Akindele and stars Funke Akindele, Uzor Arukwe, Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo, Scarlet Gomez.

What is the Metascore for Behind the Scenes?

Metacritic's Metascore for Behind the Scenes is 55 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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