6.9
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Arugbá
2008·Movie
·1h 32min·
Arugbá fingerprint
Strong craft, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension3
- Fast Pace3
- Spectacle3
Heart
Wholesome and hopeful
Much of it is about growing up.
- Coming of Age9
- Wholesome7
- Hopefulness7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy2
- Satire & Parody2
World
Growing up, everyday modern life, and show business
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Standout score
- Music Composition8
- Music Centrality8
- Cinematography6
All energy traits
- Tension3Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumWholesome and hopeful
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's wholesome and hopeful. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGrowing up, everyday modern life, and show business
Its world is built around growing up, everyday modern life, and show business.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Showbiz7Entertainment industry and performance.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Educational5Informative and instructive.
All style traits
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality8Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Adetutu faces many responsibilities. She must juggle her role as Arugba (the virgin) in the annual community festival with her studies at the university. She must also care for an ailing and grieving friend. Other plot points include Adejare, a demanding king, Adetutu's blossoming musical career, and her growing fondness for a gifted artist named Makinwa which places a strain on Adutu's relationship with the other members of her all female musical group.
Nigerian Contemporary DramaFemale Empowerment & FriendshipMusical Coming-of-AgeTradition vs. ModernityCultural Identity ExplorationHeartwarming Character StudyUniversity Life RealitiesSpiritual BurdensYoruba Cultural ContextGentle Romance
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Is Arugbá worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Arugbá?
1 h 32 min
Arugbá runs 1 h 32 min.
What language is Arugbá in?
Yoruba
It was made in Yoruba. Produced in Nigeria.