# Lionheart (2018) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lionheart-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 67% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 42/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.2/10 |
| Director | Genevieve Nnaji |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 95 min |

## Quick answer

Lionheart (2018) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut became Nigeria's first Netflix Original and a Nollywood milestone. Critics and audiences diverge (67% critic vs 88% audience). Metascore 42/100. Directed by Genevieve Nnaji.

## Critics consensus

Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut became Nigeria's first Netflix Original and a Nollywood milestone.

## Synopsis

A young woman steps up to save her father's transport company and enter a male-dominated industry while navigating family politics.

## Cast

Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Lionheart worth watching?**
Lionheart holds a 66% Celluloid Score. Genevieve Nnaji's directorial debut became Nigeria's first Netflix Original and a Nollywood milestone.

**What is Lionheart about?**
A young woman steps up to save her father's transport company and enter a male-dominated industry while navigating family politics.

**Who directed Lionheart?**
Lionheart (2018) was directed by Genevieve Nnaji.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lionheart?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 67%, audience 88%, Metascore 42/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.2/10.

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

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