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The Set Up

3.820191h 43mMovieDramaCrime

A young woman gets more than she bargains for and is drawn into a web of deceit when she is hired by a socialite to assist with his scheme to marry a wealthy heiress.

DirectorNiyi Akinmolayan
WriterChinaza Onuzo
ProducerEditi Effiong

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RuntimeRuntime
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan

AE
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Chike
JI
Jim Iyke
Edem
DEDakore Egbuson-Akande
Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Motunrayo
TMTina Mba
Tina Mba
Madame
JSJoke Silva
Joke Silva
Mrs Elesho
KBKehinde Bankole
Kehinde Bankole
Grace
WA
Williams Uzor Arukwe
AA
Ayoola Ayoola
Bamidele
SA
Sunny Ajaero
Fitness Instructor
UAUzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe
Pastor Dimeji
CE
Chiamaka Eziamaka
Young Grace
ME
Michael Eziamaka
Young Bamidele

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The Set Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Set Up?

The Set Up is streaming on Runtime in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Set Up on Netflix?

No, The Set Up is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Runtime.

Is The Set Up on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Set Up isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Runtime instead.

Where can I watch The Set Up for free?

The Set Up is available to stream free (with ads) on Runtime in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to The Set Up?

Yes — The Set Up is followed by The Set Up 2 (2022) in the Set Up Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Set Up?

The Set Up is the first film in the Set Up Collection.

Is The Set Up part of a trilogy?

No — The Set Up is part of the Set Up Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Set Up Collection?

There are 2 films in the Set Up Collection: The Set Up (2019) and The Set Up 2 (2022).