King of Boys
Directed by Kemi Adetiba · 2018 ·
Is King of Boys worth watching?
Yes. King of Boys (2018) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as हुकुम की रानी キング・オブ・ボーイズ 킹 오브 보이즈 铁血女王 群雄之王 ราชินีบัลลังก์เหล็ก Mặt trái của quyền lực ملك العصابات
🏆 3 award wins — Won Best Nigerian Film, Africa Movie Academy Awards 2019
Kemi Adetiba Visuals Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch King of Boys 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 (88/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is King of Boys worth watching?
Yes — King of Boys earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Adetiba's crime saga turned Sola Sobowale into Nollywood royalty with operatic ambition.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is King of Boys about?
A philanthropic businesswoman enters Lagos politics and discovers the violent underworld connections required to hold power in Nigeria.
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Critic Reviews
King of Boys (2018) Review: Lagos Power Played as Opera
★★★★½
King of Boys is Kemi Adetiba's sprawling Lagos crime saga, a Nollywood epic of politics and the underworld built around a towering Sola Sobowale performance.
Yes. It is one of the essential Nigerian films of its decade and a gripping crime saga for anyone with the patience for nearly three hours of power games.
King of Boys stills
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King of Boys: frequently asked questions
Is King of Boys worth watching?
Yes. King of Boys (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, 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 King of Boys?
In the United States, King of Boys 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 King of Boys?
King of Boys runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
Who stars in King of Boys?
King of Boys is directed by Kemi Adetiba and stars Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Paul Sambo.
What is the Metascore for King of Boys?
Metacritic's Metascore for King of Boys is 52 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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