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Phone Swap

Directed by Kunle Afolayan · 2012 ·

Short answer

Is Phone Swap worth watching?

Yes. Phone Swap (2012) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

80% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Cast
Wale Ojo , Nse Ikpe-Etim , Joke Silva
Country
Nigeria
Language
English

🏆 1 nomination

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Comedy

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Phone Swap worth watching?

Yes — Phone Swap earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Comedy, 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 charming mistaken-identity comedy became a template for modern Nollywood rom-coms.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Phone Swap about?

Two strangers from different social worlds swap phones by accident and must impersonate each other's lives for a high-stakes weekend.

Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Phone Swap

Phone Swap (2012) Review: A Nollywood Mix-Up That Clicks

Phone Swap is Kunle Afolayan's breezy Nigerian romantic comedy about two strangers whose accidental phone exchange pulls each into the other's life for a weekend.

Yes. It is a warm, well-crafted Nollywood rom-com with two appealing leads, best for viewers who enjoy mistaken-identity comedy and can forgive a predictable arc.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Phone Swap: frequently asked questions

Is Phone Swap worth watching?

Yes. Phone Swap (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, 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 Phone Swap?

Phone Swap runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Phone Swap?

Phone Swap is directed by Kunle Afolayan and stars Wale Ojo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Joke Silva.

What is the Metascore for Phone Swap?

Metacritic's Metascore for Phone Swap is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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