How long is My Father's Shadow?

My Father's Shadow is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is My Father's Shadow rated?

My Father's Shadow is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream My Father's Shadow?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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My Father's Shadow (2025) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 56 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 19, 2025
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 56 votes
Director: Akinola Davies Jr.
Starring: Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is My Father's Shadow?: My Father's Shadow is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is My Father's Shadow rated?: My Father's Shadow is rated NR in the US.
Is My Father's Shadow a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream My Father's Shadow?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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