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Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman

6.220221h 36mMovieDrama

Inspired by true life events, in the Oyo Empire in the 1940's, Elesin Oba, the king's chief horseman, succumbs to the lure of beauty and sexual desire on the very evening he is set to die in order to fulfil his lifelong debt of ritual…

DirectorBiyi Bandele
WriterWole Soyinka
ProducersAdeola Osunkojo·James Amuta

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Biyi Bandele

OAOdunlade Adekola
Odunlade Adekola
Elesin
SBShaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello
Iyaloja
OO
Olawale-Brymo Olofooro
Praise Singer
DODeyemi Okanlawon
Deyemi Okanlawon
Olunde
ODOmowunmi Dada
Omowunmi Dada
Bride
JKJide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko
Sergeant Amusa
MEMark Elderkin
Mark Elderkin
Simon
JSJenny Stead
Jenny Stead
Jane
LKLangley Kirkwood
Langley Kirkwood
Resident
FB
Fares Boulos
Aide-de-camp
2S
2 Milly Star
Blessing
KU
Kevin Ushi
Joseph

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Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman?

Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman is streaming on Netflix in Philippines.

Is Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman on Netflix?

Yes — Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman is available on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

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No, Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Netflix instead.

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Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman is available on Netflix in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.