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My Father's Shadow

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2025 | 93 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Caméra d'Or – Special Mention. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 11 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 153K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

  • Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin
  • Chibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi
  • Godwin EgboAkinola
  • Akereli DavidYoung Remi
  • Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin
  • Efon WiniBola
  • Olarotimi FakunleCorridor
  • Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka
  • Tosin AdeyemiAunty Seyi
  • Martha Ehinome OrhiereNgozi