# King of Boys (2018) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/king-of-boys-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Kemi Adetiba |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 169 min |

## Quick answer

King of Boys (2018) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Adetiba's crime saga turned Sola Sobowale into Nollywood royalty with operatic ambition. Metascore 52/100. Directed by Kemi Adetiba.

## Critics consensus

Adetiba's crime saga turned Sola Sobowale into Nollywood royalty with operatic ambition.

## Synopsis

A philanthropic businesswoman enters Lagos politics and discovers the violent underworld connections required to hold power in Nigeria.

## Cast

Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Paul Sambo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is King of Boys worth watching?**
King of Boys holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Adetiba's crime saga turned Sola Sobowale into Nollywood royalty with operatic ambition.

**What is King of Boys about?**
A philanthropic businesswoman enters Lagos politics and discovers the violent underworld connections required to hold power in Nigeria.

**Who directed King of Boys?**
King of Boys (2018) was directed by Kemi Adetiba.

**What is the Celluloid Score of King of Boys?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 92%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

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

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