Amina (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, Amina is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Izu Ojukwu, running about 120 minutes. “She is Amina and she fears nobody.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Amina stars Lucy Ameh as Amina, Ali Nuhu as Danjuma, Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola as Zumbura and Chris Gbakann as Sarki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Amina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amina (2021)?
- In US, Amina is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amina worth watching?
- Amina holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amina?
- Amina stars Lucy Ameh, Ali Nuhu, Clarion Chukwurah-Abiola, Chris Gbakann and Ibrahim Mijinyawa.
- When was Amina released?
- Amina was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.