With the flood of new releases in Nollywood, it’s easy to quickly lose interest in digging for the right movies that are worth your time and meet your taste. So, I’ve curated this new list of movies to keep you from sleeping on Nollywood’s streaming boom.
From action to crime thrillers, cute family drama to romance movies, these 10 Nollywood movies on Prime Video are the cinematic reset you didn’t know you needed.
Here are the 10 best Nollywood movies to watch on Prime Video right now:
10. It Blooms In June (2024)
Running time: 2h 1m
Director: Akorede Azeez
Genre: Family Drama
It Blooms in June follows June (Susan Pwajok), a young woman navigating the complexities of adolescence, love, and self-discovery after losing her mother. As she grows older, her father (Femi Jacob), who still blames himself for her death, becomes overbearing and obsessive. It was his way of giving her a safe upbringing and sheltered life.
This movie’s narrative unfolds through her interactions with friends, family, and romantic interests, aiming to capture the essence of youth and the trials that come with it. If you’re looking for a movie focused on a cute father-daughter relationship, here’s one.
Watch It Blooms In June on Prime Video.
9. Casa De Novia (2024)
Running time: 1h 49m
Director: Uyoyou Adia
Genre: Comedic Horror
Yoyo (Anee Icha) is a Lagos-based journalist desperate to escape the city’s chaotic housing market. She stumbles upon a suspiciously affordable mansion and, without hesitation, moves in. But there’s a troubling twist: the house is haunted by Efosa, a ghost with unfinished business.
Now, Yoyo must help Efosa find closure, all while navigating her own life’s complexities. While the challenges of Lagos’ housing experience may hit close to home, the dive into a haunted house trope keeps you at the edge of your seat. But there are enough funny moments to keep the atmosphere less eerie.
Watch Casa De Novia on Prime Video.
8. No Way Through (2023)
Running time: 1h 45m
Director: Chinaza Onuzo
Genre: Action
A single mother called Jolade (Funke Akindele) juggles a food business and a secret side hustle as a courier for a drug cartel that uses young girls as drug mules under the guise of scholarship programmes.
When her close friend Margaret (Nengi Adoki) turns out to be an undercover law enforcement agent, Jolade is forced to choose between the safety of her daughter and her loyalty to the cartel, which is led by a pastor (Chidi Mokeme) and his wife (Chioma Akpotha). If you enjoy crime stories with twisted plots, press play on this.
Watch No Way Through on Prime Video.
7. The Betrayed (2024)
Running time: 1h 49m
Director: Zulumoke Oyibo
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
The movie starts with Bala (Gabriel Afolayan) and his tech bro bestie, Batista (Ibrahim Suleiman), celebrating a big business win. But the party turns sour when Bala is found next to a murdered escort. He’s arrested, investors pull out, and Amarachi (Uche Montana) is left picking up the pieces.
As Amarachi scrambles to hold her family together and prove Bala’s innocence, the movie pivots into a thriller filled with betrayal and secrets.
Watch The Betrayed on Prime Video.
6. The Man For the Job (2022)
Running time: 2h 1m
Director: Niyi Akinmolayan
Genre: Drama
Imagine helping someone debug their app and waking up your entire life in shambles the next day. That’s what happens to Joseph Barnabas (Uzor Arukwe), a former tech-bro turned ride-hailing driver, after he gets tangled in a tech-fraud mess thanks to Zina (Temi Otedola), a young programmer whom he assisted.
Joseph needs the support of his wife, Esohe (Ini Edo), and friend, Tega (Ibrahim Suleiman), to clear his name and uncover the real culprits. While this movie might have been criticised for its pacing, the brilliance of the performances is undeniable. I recommend it.
Watch The Man For the Job on Prime Video.
5. To Freedom (2023)
Running time: 1h 33m
Director: Biodun Stephen
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Tobi (Daniel Etim-Effiong) and Shola (Osas Ighodaro) are a couple whose five-year marriage takes a harrowing turn when Shola mysteriously disappears one rainy night. As Tobi searches for his missing wife, he falls deep into depression.
Grief crippled him from moving on with his life. Even after a couple of years had passed, he believes that she’s still alive, and when his investigation efforts prove abortive, the trauma almost sends him to a psychiatric facility. If you’re yet to see a Nollywood movie that brilliantly explores human psyche and societal structures that enable the silencing of victims, you should give this a watch.
Watch To Freedom on Prime Video.
4. Underbelly (2023)
Running time: 1h 23m
Director: Toka McBaror
Genre: Drama
Set in 1976 Nigeria, Underbelly follows Ojo (Femi Adebayo) and Afang (Smart Conrad), two friends from the South who journey to the North seeking employment in a leather-making factory. Their goal? To earn enough money to attend the upcoming FESTAC ’77 festival in Lagos.
However, their arrival is met with hostility, and they soon find themselves entangled in a covert drug operation within the factory, placing their lives in jeopardy. This is recommended for lovers of historical movies.
Watch Underbelly on Prime Video.
3. Wedding Night Blues (2024)
Running time: 1h 23m
Director: Temitope Bolade
Genre: Romance
Wedding Night Blues follows Nosa (Uzor Arukwe) and Wonuola (Uche Montana), a newlywed couple who anticipate an eventful wedding night after a two-year celibate relationship. However, their plans unravel as both grapple with personal traumas: Wonuola confronts past abuse, while Nosa deals with recurring memories of his romantic moments with his ex-girlfriend.
Their once-promising marriage is now being tested by uncertainty as they struggle with their trauma and insecurities. If you’re looking for a movie that explores relationships and personal growth, watch this.
Watch Wedding Night Blues on Prime Video.
2. Landline (2025)
Running time: 1h 23m
Director: Dele Doherty
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Set in Lagos, this time-loop thriller follows Kola (Gabriel Afolayan), a military officer who’s stranded in a safehouse when he begins to receive mysterious calls that his wife Shalewa (Zainab Balogun) will be killed. A furious Kola is stuck in a cycle to rescue his wife.
Every attempt to break free from the loop is futile, reflecting the fight against life’s many pressing obstacles. If you love time-loop kind of movies, this may be for you.
Watch Landline on Prime Video.
10. Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) (2020)
Running time: 1h 56m
Director: Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri
Genre: Drama
This is the story of two Lagosians, Eyimofe (Jude Akuwudike), an electrician, and Rosa (Temi Ami-Williams), a hairdresser. Both are on separate quests to escape their challenging realities by emigrating to Europe—Eyimofe to Spain and Rosa to Italy.
Their stories, though distinct, mirror each other’s struggles and aspirations, painting a strong and relatable picture of the lengths individuals go to in pursuit of a better life. This movie is considered one of Nollywood’s best productions in the last ten years. It’s a must-see.
Watch Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) on Prime Video.
