Citation(2020)
Citation Synopsis
A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. Based on real events.
Citation (2020) is a drama and thriller film directed by Kunle Afolayan, released on November 5, 2020 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Adjetey Anang and Gabriel Afolayan. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Kunle Afolayan
- Writers:
- Tunde Babalola
- Production:
- Golden Effects Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Citation (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Citation before you stream it.
Citation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Jean-Louis
as Prof. Lucien N'Dyare
- Temi Otedola
Temi Otedola
as Moremi
Adjetey Anang
as Kwesi
Gabriel Afolayan
as Koyejo
Joke Silva
as Angela
Bukunmi Oluwashina
as Uzoamaka
- Oyewole Olowomojuore
Oyewole Olowomojuore
as Prof. Osagye
- Yomi Fash-Lanso
Yomi Fash-Lanso
as Lucien Legal Rep.
- Casilda Okanlawon
Casilda Okanlawon
as Geeky Girl 2
- Samantha Okanlawon
Samantha Okanlawon
as Geeky Girl 1
- Ray Reboul
Ray Reboul
as Kadoza
- Ropo Ewenla
Ropo Ewenla
as Dr. Grillo
Key crew
Directed by Kunle Afolayan, written by Tunde Babalola.
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Citation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 53 ratings.
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Citation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Citation online?
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Citation (2020) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Citation?
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The main cast of Citation (2020) includes Jimmy Jean-Louis, Temi Otedola, Adjetey Anang, Gabriel Afolayan and Joke Silva. The film was directed by Kunle Afolayan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Citation released?
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Citation was released on November 5, 2020 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is Citation worth watching?
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Citation (2020) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Citation?
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Yes. The official Citation trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.