# The Figurine (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-figurine-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Kunle Afolayan |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 109 min |

## Quick answer

The Figurine (2009) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable. Metascore 55/100. Directed by Kunle Afolayan.

## Critics consensus

Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.

## Synopsis

Two friends discover a mystical figurine that grants seven years of fortune before demanding a devastating price in this Yoruba myth update.

## Cast

Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Kunle Afolayan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Figurine worth watching?**
The Figurine holds a 76% Celluloid Score. Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.

**What is The Figurine about?**
Two friends discover a mystical figurine that grants seven years of fortune before demanding a devastating price in this Yoruba myth update.

**Who directed The Figurine?**
The Figurine (2009) was directed by Kunle Afolayan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Figurine?**
76% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 85%, Metascore 55/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

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

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