Hijack '93 (2024)
October 24, 2024Release Date
Hijack '93 (2024)
October 24, 2024Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Hijack '93 is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Idia Aisien
John Dumelo
Efa Iwara
Sharon Ooja
Jemima Osunde
Nnamdi Agbo
Oluwaseyi Akinsola
Allison Precious Emmanuel
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 24, 2024
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 26m
Content RatingPG-13
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
Hijack '93 is a 2024 Nigerian disaster film directed by Robert O. Peters and written by Musa Jeffery David. It is based on the real-life October 25,1993 Nigerian Airways hijack. The film stars Skipper (Nnamdi Agbo), Eruku (Adam Garba), Owiwi (Allison Emmanuel), and Iku (Oluwaseyi Akinsola) a group of four teenagers armed with guns take control of the aircraft, demanding that General Ibrahim Babangida, then Nigeria’s Defense Minister, resign from office. They also sought to address various political grievances, including government corruption and human rights abuses. The cast also features Sam Dede, Bob Manuel, John Dumelo, Idia Aisien, Nancy Isime, Efa Iwara, and Sharon Ooja.
The film premiered on Netflix on October 25, 2024, opening to an international audience. It quickly gained substantial viewership, amassing 3.2 million views and securing the 9th spot in Netflix Nigeria's top 10 list during its debut week marking it as the fourth Nollywood title of 2024 to achieve this milestone.