My Father's Shadow (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2025, My Father's Shadow is a drama film directed by Akinola Davies Jr., running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. My Father's Shadow stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Folarin, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo as Olaremi, Godwin Egbo as Akinola and Akereli David as Young Remi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, My Father's Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father's Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father's Shadow (2025)?
- In US, My Father's Shadow is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Father's Shadow worth watching?
- My Father's Shadow holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Father's Shadow?
- My Father's Shadow stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David and Owa Orire Jeremiah.
- When was My Father's Shadow released?
- My Father's Shadow was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.