October 1 (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, October 1 is a thriller film directed by Kunle Afolayan, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. Its September 1960, and with Nigeria on the verge of independence from British colonial rule, a northern Nigerian Police Detective, Dan Waziri, is urgently despatched by the Colonial Government to the trading post town of Akote in the Western Region of Nigeria to solve a series of female murders that have struck horror in the hearts and minds of the local community. On getting to Akote, more murders are committed, and with local tension high and volatile, Waziri has a race on his hands to solve the case before even more local women are killed. Set against the backdrop of the national celebratory mood of the impending independence, Waziri is pulled into a game of cat and mouse as he and the killer try to outwit each other...
Who’s in it. October 1 stars Sadiq Daba as Inspector Danladi Waziri, Kehinde Bankole as Miss Tawa, Demola Adedoyin as Aderopo and Kayode Aderupoko as Inspector Afonja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, October 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch October 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of October 1 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch October 1 (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for October 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is October 1 worth watching?
- October 1 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in October 1?
- October 1 stars Sadiq Daba, Kehinde Bankole, Demola Adedoyin, Kayode Aderupoko and David Bailie.
- When was October 1 released?
- October 1 was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.