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The Black Book

2023Movie2 h 4 minR

Mystery
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A thrilling, intriguing action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

Feels like

  • Nigerian Crime Thriller
  • Family Loyalty
  • Corrupt Justice System
  • Redemption
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Political Intrigue
  • Revenge

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Editi Effiong
Written by
Editi Effiong, Bunmi Ajakaiye
Produced by
Kemi Lala Akindoju, Editi Effiong
Music by
Kulanen Ikyo

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Facts

September 22, 2023 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
September 22, 2023
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Nigeria
Budget
$1 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Black Book?"

Questions about The Black Book

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Where can I stream The Black Book?

Netflix

In the United States, The Black Book streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Black Book worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3).

Is there a sequel to The Black Book?

  1. The Black Book (2023)
  2. The Black Book 2: Old Scores

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Black Book 2: Old Scores.