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Lionheart

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Looking to prove her worth, a woman steps up to the challenge to work with her crude and eccentric brother when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back due to health issues.
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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 01/17/2019
[A] sleepy charmer. Go to Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 01/09/2019
It is globally minded filmmaking that is also comfortingly familiar. Go to Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 01/23/2019
3/5
Breezy tale of Nigerian woman in corporate "man's world." Go to Full Review Tess Cagle The Daily Dot 01/16/2019
3/5
Lionheart is not only groundbreaking, it's a lighthearted, feel-good movie about both family values and feminism that's an enjoyable watch for the whole family. Go to Full Review Chauncey K. Robinson People's World 01/09/2019
A light hearted drama more than a laugh out loud comedy, Lionheart symbolizes Nigerian film reaching a global audience in a big way. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 01/04/2019
A feelgood story the entire family can watch, and Nnaji's performance makes you want to see Adaeze win in the end. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/13/2020 Fun to watch especially if u understand the Igbo language... But in general it's a good and interesting movie.. See more 12/26/2019 Filmes despretensioso e honesto, com cenas deliciosas, personagens fortes e uma heroína digna de um bom cinema. Foi uma grata surpresa assisti-lo. ---------------------------- Unpretentious and honest movies, with delightful scenes, strong characters and a heroine worthy of a good movie. It was a pleasant surprise to watch him. See more 12/22/2019 Una bella película africana. La recomiendo. See more 11/13/2019 kinda boring and inconsistent. a lot of confusing narratives choices See more 10/29/2019 i want to see the full movie if possible pleas See more 08/02/2019 This is an incredibly tasteful movie. Great acting by the leading lady. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Genevieve Nnaji

Director

Genevieve Nnaji

Adaeze

Nkem Owoh

Godswill

Pete Edochie

Ernest

Onyeka Onwenu

Abigail

Dika Ofoma

Chidi

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Lionheart

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Movie Info

Synopsis Looking to prove her worth, a woman steps up to the challenge to work with her crude and eccentric brother when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back due to health issues.
Director
Genevieve Nnaji
Screenwriter
Emil B. Garuba
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2019
Runtime
1h 35m
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