Nollywood’s ‘Osamede’ and ‘The Herd’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.
The Herd
Running time: 1hr 40min
Starring: Daniel Etim Effiong, Deyemi Okanlawon, Genoveva Umeh
Synopsis: While privately dealing with his wife’s recurrent cancer scare, Gosi joins his friends – Derin and Fola – to celebrate their wedding, the happiest day of their lives. Things take a drastic turn when, on their way back to the hotel, they are ambushed and kidnapped by gunmen disguised as cattle herdsmen.
The Exco
Running time: 2hrs
Starring: Bimbo Akintola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Femi Branch
Synopsis: Exco is a political drama of intrigue about how sthe ystem destroys a good idea of a good politician
Osamede
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Lexan Aisosa Peters, Osagie Elegbe, William Benson
Synopsis: It is the story of a young orphaned girl who became the hero of a colonised Benin kingdom using magic.
Koma: Beyond Awakening
Running time: 1hr 57mins
Starring: Bolanle Ninalowo, Eso Dike, Lolade Okusanya
Synopsis: Three generations. One curse. An unyielding fight for freedom, love, and survival.
Tron: Ares
Running time: 1hr 59 mins
Starring: Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Hasan Minhaj
Synonyms: A highly sophisticated program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission.
Almost Perfect
Running time: 1hr 50mins
Starring: Omowunmi Dada, Liquorose, Kate Henshaw
Synonyms: A small-town girl moves to Lagos to pursue her dreams of becoming a fashion designer and must overcome significant odds to achieve her goals. She learns that the biggest obstacle she faces is herself.
Him
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Chase Garland, Don Benjamin, Gabriela Alicia Ortega
Synopsis: A young athlete descends into a world of terror when he’s invited to train with a legendary champion whose charisma curdles into something darker.
Men’s Code
Running time: 1hr 56mins
Starring: Enyinna Nwigwe, Grace-Charis Bassey, Nse Ikpe Etim
Synopsis: Three ladies embark on a journey to find ways to keep their men, only for one of them to slip and scatter the secret box.
Gingerrr
Running time: 2hrs 30mins
Starring: Bisola Aiyeola, Blossom Chukwujeku, Bolaji Ogunmola
Synopsis: Four female strangers staged one of the most impressive heists in the world. Their success depends on several factors.
One Battle After Another
Running time: 2hr 41 mins
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn
Synopsis: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.
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