The Netflix disaster thriller Hijack '93 features a robust cast of African actors, particularly from Nigeria. The film was produced and distributed by Netflix, where it has been exclusively available to stream since its international release date of October 24, 2024. Directed by Nigerian filmmaker Robert Peters and written by Musa Jeffrey David, Hijack '93 was produced by Rogers Ofime and Charles Okpaleke. During its debut week on Netflix, Hijack '93 garnered a viewership of 3.2 million views and held the 9th spot in Netflix Nigeria's Top 10 list.
Hijack '93 follows a group of four male hijackers who hijack an airplane in order to dismantle their military-backed government. The hijackers work together to leverage the passengers on board in the name of social change, which creates a hostile and tension-fueled environment that places dozens of lives at stake. Hijack '93 is based on the true story of a real-life hijacking of a Nigerian...
Hijack '93 follows a group of four male hijackers who hijack an airplane in order to dismantle their military-backed government. The hijackers work together to leverage the passengers on board in the name of social change, which creates a hostile and tension-fueled environment that places dozens of lives at stake. Hijack '93 is based on the true story of a real-life hijacking of a Nigerian...
- 11/5/2024
- by Greg MacArthur
- ScreenRant
“Hijack ’93” is a Nigerian thriller movie directed by Robert Peters starring Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja, and Jemima Osunde.
Netflix introduces us to a thriller rich with social commentary: an aircraft hijacked by a group of young men advocating for a democratic and just government. Predictably, the government dismisses their demands, eventually deploying the military to thwart the hijacking. Meanwhile, the so-called terrorists engage with the crew to articulate their demands and shed light on Nigeria’s socially unjust conditions. This is one of those films that, while being a thriller, is imbued with significant social themes.
About the Film
This intriguing Nigerian film not only presents a social conflict but also touches on the perpetual class struggle: injustice, abuse of power, and the like are vividly portrayed. The movie features well-developed characters and confronts the audience with pressing social issues head-on. From a technical standpoint, it is a competent thriller.
Netflix introduces us to a thriller rich with social commentary: an aircraft hijacked by a group of young men advocating for a democratic and just government. Predictably, the government dismisses their demands, eventually deploying the military to thwart the hijacking. Meanwhile, the so-called terrorists engage with the crew to articulate their demands and shed light on Nigeria’s socially unjust conditions. This is one of those films that, while being a thriller, is imbued with significant social themes.
About the Film
This intriguing Nigerian film not only presents a social conflict but also touches on the perpetual class struggle: injustice, abuse of power, and the like are vividly portrayed. The movie features well-developed characters and confronts the audience with pressing social issues head-on. From a technical standpoint, it is a competent thriller.
- 10/25/2024
- by Molly Se-kyung
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
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