The Figurine
Directed by Kunle Afolayan · 2009 ·
Is The Figurine worth watching?
Yes. The Figurine (2009) earns a 74% 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 Araromire The Figurine – Araromire Sete Anos de Sorte
🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Picture, Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Drama
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Figurine worth watching?
Yes — The Figurine earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, 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 New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
Critic Reviews
The Figurine (2009) Review: Seven Years of Luck
★★★★☆
The Figurine is Kunle Afolayan's supernatural thriller about two friends and a statue promising seven years of fortune, an ambitious landmark of new Nigerian cinema.
Yes, with reservations. It is an eerie, ambitious Nigerian thriller rooted in Yoruba myth, best for viewers curious about Nollywood who can forgive a slow middle.
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The Figurine: frequently asked questions
Is The Figurine worth watching?
Yes. The Figurine (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, 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 The Figurine?
The Figurine runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in The Figurine?
The Figurine is directed by Kunle Afolayan and stars Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Kunle Afolayan.
What is the Metascore for The Figurine?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Figurine is 55 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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