The Herd
Directed by Daniel Etim Effiong · 2025 ·
Is The Herd worth watching?
Yes. The Herd (2025) earns a 73% 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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Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix in South Africa. Check local listings for your region.
Where to watch The Herd by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% 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 The Herd worth watching?
Yes — The Herd earns a 73% 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 (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Critics have called Daniel Etim Effiong's directing debut a tense, timely reflection of Nigeria's real kidnapping crisis, anchored by a committed Genoveva Umeh performance, even as several reviews note the plot grows overstuffed and its climax leans on shootout theatrics that undercut the film's gritty realism.
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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Herd about?
A bride's dream wedding curdles into a nightmare when her convoy is ambushed on the drive back from the reception by armed men posing as cattle herders. As the wedding party is dragged into the bush and held for ransom, alliances fracture on both sides of the kidnapping, forcing captors and captives alike into impossible choices.
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Critic Reviews
The Herd (2025) Review: A Wedding Taken Hostage
★★★½☆
The Herd is Daniel Etim Effiong's tense Nigerian kidnapping thriller, in which a wedding party is seized on the road home: timely and gripping, if overstuffed.
Yes, with reservations. It suits viewers who want a Nollywood thriller rooted in a real social crisis; those wanting a lean, tidy genre ride may find it cluttered.
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The Herd: frequently asked questions
Is The Herd worth watching?
Yes. The Herd (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, 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.
Where can I watch The Herd?
Elsewhere: Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Herd?
The Herd runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who stars in The Herd?
The Herd is directed by Daniel Etim Effiong and stars Linda Ejiofor, Deyemi Okanlawon, Daniel Etim Effiong, Kunle Remi, Mercy Aigbe.
What is the Metascore for The Herd?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Herd is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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