What is the Metascore for Lionheart?

Lionheart has a Metascore of 42 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Lionheart?

Lionheart is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Lionheart streaming in?

Lionheart streams on Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in Turkey; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix in the United Kingdom; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Lionheart

Item: Lionheart
Rating: 3.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Genevieve Nnaji · 2018 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Lionheart (2018) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (67%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

67% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

42 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

6.2 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Genevieve Nnaji , Nkem Owoh , Pete Edochie
Streaming: Netflix
Country: Nigeria
Language: English

🏆 2 nominations

Africa Movie Academy Awards 2N

Official theatrical poster for Lionheart (2018)

Netflix

Where to watch

Netflix

Where to watch Lionheart 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

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (67/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Celluloid Score 61% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
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 Lionheart worth watching?

Yes — Lionheart earns a 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Audiences (88%) responded more warmly than critics (67%).

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Lionheart (2018) Review: A Nigerian Classic

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Genevieve Nnaji's Lionheart (2018) endures as a defining drama landmark from Nigeria, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.

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