The Wedding Party
Directed by Kemi Adetiba · 2016 ·
The Wedding Party (2016) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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🏆 1 nomination
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Where to watch The Wedding Party by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| South Korea | Wavve |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (83/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Comedy
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Wedding Party worth watching?
Yes — The Wedding Party earns a 69% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Nollywood's blockbuster rom-com proved the industry could dominate box offices at home and abroad.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Wedding Party about?
Chaos erupts when two wealthy Nigerian families collide during an extravagant wedding weekend full of secrets, exes, and cultural clashes.
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Critic Reviews
The Wedding Party (2016) Review: A Nigerian Classic
★★★★☆
Kemi Adetiba's The Wedding Party (2016) endures as a defining comedy landmark from Nigeria, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
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