Gangs of Lagos

Gangs of Lagos

Directed by Jadesola Osiberu

Produced by Greoh Studios, Amazon Studios

2023124 min6.0 / 10

A gritty coming-of-age ensemble story about friendship and survival in Lagos's underworld, balancing street-level tension with bonds forged through shared struggle.

A group of friends who each have to navigate their own destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighborhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.

Questions people ask

  • Is Gangs of Lagos scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Gangs of Lagos violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Gangs of Lagos sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does Gangs of Lagos end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Gangs of Lagos easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Gangs of Lagos

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gangs of Lagos

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gangs of Lagos, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gangs of Lagos, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gangs of Lagos, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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