# The Figurine (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-figurine-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 55/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Kunle Afolayan |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 109 min |
| Festival premiere | AFRIFF 2010 (Official Selection) |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Figurine (2009) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable. Metascore 55/100. Directed by Kunle Afolayan.

## Celluloid verdict

Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.

## Synopsis

Two friends discover a mystical figurine that grants seven years of fortune before demanding a devastating price in this Yoruba myth update.

## Cast

Ramsey Nouah, Omoni Oboli, Kunle Afolayan

## Accolades

Premiered at AFRIFF 2010, where it won the Official Selection.
- Won Best Picture — Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010
- Won Best Nigerian Film — Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Figurine worth watching?**
The Figurine holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Afolayan's New Wave thriller helped redefine Nigerian cinema as artistically ambitious and commercially viable.

**What is The Figurine about?**
Two friends discover a mystical figurine that grants seven years of fortune before demanding a devastating price in this Yoruba myth update.

**Who directed The Figurine?**
The Figurine (2009) was directed by Kunle Afolayan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Figurine?**
74% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (55/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The Figurine win?**
The Figurine won Best Picture (Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010), Best Nigerian Film (Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010).

**Where can I watch The Figurine?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Figurine page for current options.

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