October 1
Directed by Kunle Afolayan · 2014 ·
Is October 1 worth watching?
Yes. October 1 (2014) earns a 71% 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 1 de Outubro 独立日杀人事件 1 ตุลา
🏆 3 award wins — Won Best Nigerian Film, Africa Movie Academy Awards 2015
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Crime
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is October 1 worth watching?
Yes — October 1 earns a 71% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Crime, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Afolayan's slow-burn mystery uses the birth of a nation as backdrop for layered historical detective work.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is October 1 about?
A Nigerian police officer investigates a murder in a western town on the eve of independence, uncovering colonial secrets and local shame.
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Critic Reviews
October 1 (2014) Review: Murder on the Eve of Independence
★★★★☆
October 1 is Kunle Afolayan's period crime thriller about a police inspector hunting a killer as Nigeria nears independence, ambitious and handsomely made.
Yes, with reservations. It is a handsome, ambitious Nigerian period mystery for patient viewers, though its length and slow middle ask a lot.
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October 1: frequently asked questions
Is October 1 worth watching?
Yes. October 1 (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 71%, 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.
How long is October 1?
October 1 runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
Who stars in October 1?
October 1 is directed by Kunle Afolayan and stars Sadiq Daba, Ademola Adedoyin, Kehinde Bankole, Kayode Aderupoko, David Bailie.
What is the Metascore for October 1?
Metacritic's Metascore for October 1 is 50 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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