Lionheart (2018)
September 8, 2018Release Date
Lionheart (2018)
September 8, 2018Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Lionheart is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Genevieve Nnaji
Adaeze Obiagu
Nkem Owoh
Godswill Obiagu
Pete Edochie
Chief Ernest Obiagu
Onyeka Onwenu
Abigail Obiagu
Kanayo O. Kanayo
Igwe Pascal
Ngozi Ezeonu
Chioma Obiagu
Kalu Ikeagwu
Samuel Akah
Chibuzo 'Phyno' Azubuike
Obiora
Jemima Osunde
Onyinye
Yakubu Mohammed
Hamza Maikano
Sani Mu'azu
Alhaji Danladi Maikano
Peter Okoye
Arinze
Ishaya Bako
Writer
Chika Okpala
Board Member 1
Oramulu Peter
Board Member 2
Clemson Agbogidi
Board Member 3
Chinny Onwugbenu
Screenplay / Producer
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Writer
Kulanen Ikyo
Composer
Emil B. Garuba
Screenplay
Yinka Edward
Cinematographer
George Cragg
Editor
Pat Nebo
Production Design
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
Lionheart is a 2018 Nigerian drama film produced by Chinny Onwugbenu and directed by Genevieve Nnaji. It stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nkem Owoh. It was acquired by Netflix on 7 September 2018, making it the first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria. Lionheart premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. The movie was Nnaji's directorial debut as well as Peter Okoye's and Chibuzor Azubuike's (also known as Phyno) acting debut. The film was released worldwide on 4 January 2019 on Netflix.Lionheart was selected as the Nigerian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. It was the first time that Nigeria had submitted a film to the Oscars. On 4 November 2019, the Academy disqualified the film as the majority of the dialogue is in English and only about ten minutes of the film is in Igbo.