Lionheart

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Movie Info

Running a company can be challenging, especially if you are a female in a male-dominated industry. Looking to prove her worth, Adaeze steps up to the challenge when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu is forced to take a step back due to health issues. Ironically, he appoints his crude and eccentric brother, Godswill, instead to run the company with his young daughter. Complications arise when they discover that the family business is in dire financial straits and both Adaeze and Godswill try to save the company in their own way to crazy and often hilarious results.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

Genevieve Nnaji
Written By:

Chinny Onwugbenu, Genevieve Nnaji, Ishaya Bako, Emil Garuba, C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Runtime:

95 minutes
Studio:

Netflix

Cast

Genevieve Nnaji
as Adaeze

Nkem Owoh
as Godswill

Pete Edochie

Onyeka Onwenu

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Critic Reviews for Lionheart

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (7)

[A] sleepy charmer.

January 17, 2019 | Full Review…

Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
Top Critic
It is globally minded filmmaking that is also comfortingly familiar.

January 9, 2019 | Full Review…

Ben Kenigsberg
New York Times
Top Critic
Breezy tale of Nigerian woman in corporate "man's world."

January 23, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Renee Schonfeld
Common Sense Media
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.

January 16, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Tess Cagle
The Daily Dot
A light hearted drama more than a laugh out loud comedy, Lionheart symbolizes Nigerian film reaching a global audience in a big way.

January 9, 2019 | Full Review…

Chauncey K. Robinson
People's World
A feelgood story the entire family can watch, and Nnaji's performance makes you want to see Adaeze win in the end.

January 4, 2019 | Full Review…

Joel Keller
Decider
Amusing and uplifting, without ever being sentimental, Nnaji clearly has a bright future in the director's chair.

December 17, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Courtney Small
Cinema Axis