Call Of My Life, Boy Who Gave… 10 movies you should see this weekend

16 May 2026, 08:47 by Muhibat Sulaimon · TheCable Lifestyle

Nollywood’s ‘Call Of My Life’ and ‘The Boy Who Gave’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.

Call Of My Life

Running time: 1hr 47mins

Starring: Uzoamaka Power, Andrew Yaw Bunting, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael

Synopsis: The romantic comedy follows Soluchi, a hopeless romantic still healing from being jilted by her former lover, Kalu. When a regular work call puts her in touch with the charming Eli, Soluchi begins to see the possibility of the love story she has always wanted.

The Boy Who Gave

Running time: 1hr 58mins

Starring: Blossom Chukwujekwu, Tina Mba, Allison Precious

Synopsis: After the death of their parents, an older brother must make sacrifices to care for his younger siblings.

Obsession

Running time: 1hr 48mins

Starring: Andy Richter, Anthony Casabianca, Copper Tomlinson, Micheal Johnston

Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Strong

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Sophia Alakija, Eva Ibiam, Far Olumide, Richard Johnson

Synopsis: It follows Lami Sawa, a successful architect whose seemingly perfect marriage is shaken when her husband is accused of a serious crime. Torn between doubt and loyalty, she fights to protect their marriage as shocking truths begin to unfold.

Mortal Kombat II

Running time: 1hr 56mins

Starring: Karl Urban, Lewis Tan, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks

Synopsis: The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

The Sheep Detectives

Running time: 1hr 49mins

Starring: Bella Ramsey, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Molly Gordon

Synopsis: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

Running time: 1hr 54mins

Starring: Billie Eilish, Abraham Nouri, James Cameron, Jane Horner

Synopsis: An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron.

Efunroye: The Unicorn

Running time: 1hr 54mins

Starring: Fathia Williams, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Layi Wasabi

Synopsis: It chronicles the life of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a powerful 19th-century merchant and kingmaker in Yorubaland, and her rise from a trader near Abeokuta to a dominant political and economic force in Lagos.

Segilola: The Villain

Running time: 1hr 57mins

Starring: Ibrahim Chatta, Toyosi Adesanya, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Akintola

Synopsis: A ruthless and wealthy villain, Segilola, targets a powerful stranger in the village over a petty grudge, unleashing chaos that threatens the king and the entire community. As destruction spreads, the villagers must find someone to challenge her merciless grip.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Rachael Bloom, Anne Hathaway

Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival.

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