IMDb 6.3 2021 HD

Lizard

Lizard

2021
Drama
19 min NR NG
6 / 10
6.3 IMDB

An 8-year-old girl with an ability to sense danger gets ejected from Sunday school service. She unwittingly witnesses the underbelly in and around a Mega Church in Lagos.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Akinola Davies Jr.
Starring
Naomi Akalanze / Lala Akindoju / Pamilerin Ayodeji / Demi Banwo / Nmasinachi Chikebulbe / Patrick Diabuah / Erezi Ebulu / Rita Edward

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Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Mar 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Lizard' offers a unique and often poignant glimpse into a world rarely depicted on screen, seen through the eyes of a child with a peculiar gift. Her ability to sense danger sets her on a path that exposes…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 30, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A remarkable achievement in storytelling, 'Lizard' uses the extraordinary perception of a young girl to dissect the complexities of faith and community in Lagos. When her unusual gift leads her away from the confines of Sunday school, she…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Nigerian drama, 'Lizard', presents a fascinating premise: an eight-year-old girl's psychic sensitivity to danger. Ejected from Sunday school, she stumbles upon the less glamorous realities lurking around a prominent Mega Church. The film’s tone is a delicate…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Lizard' is a quietly assured debut, offering a sharp, observant look at faith and its discontents through the eyes of a child. The film's strength lies in its unflinching portrayal of the dichotomy between outward piety and unseen…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Lizard', a disarmingly simple premise belies a potent exploration of societal undercurrents. An eight-year-old girl, whose premonitions of danger are dismissed, finds herself observing the stark realities surrounding a Lagos Mega Church. The film effectively contrasts childlike…

FAQs

The eight-year-old girl's innate ability to sense danger is the catalyst for the entire narrative in 'Lizard'. It's her preternatural awareness that leads to her separation from the familiar environment of Sunday school. This expulsion then forces her into situations where she witnesses the less desirable aspects of her surroundings, particularly in relation to the Mega Church. Her gift is not just a plot device but the very lens through which the film's themes are revealed.