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Directed by Ramsey Nouah, Tòkunbò is a Nigerian action-drama film that stars Gideon Okeke, Norbert Young, Chidi Mokeme, and others. The story revolves around Tòkunbò (Gideon), an ex-car smuggler who leaves the criminal lifestyle behind for his family. However, due to financial difficulties, he is once again drawn back into the criminal world.
A chance encounter leads him to don the role of an illegal transporter. His conscience is stricken when he has to deliver a young girl in three hours to a gang of criminals. The young girl’s father turns out to be the Central Bank Governor, who launches a massive hunt for his daughter.
The movie is fast-paced and touches on themes of morality, ethics, and the downfall of society. For those who like movies with gripping storylines, abduction plots, and complex characters, here are seven other films similar in theme or tone to Tòkunbò.
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The Transporter, Prisoners, and five other movies similar to Tòkunbò
1) The Disappearance of Alice Creed - Prime Video
Directed by J Blakeson, this critically acclaimed crime thriller is about the kidnapping of a young woman of a wealthy family, by two ex-convicts. Starring Gemma Arterton, Martin Compston, and Eddie Marsan, the film shares the central plot element of kidnapping as Tòkunbò.
Alice, the kidnapped woman, also belongs to an influential family, similar to the young girl in Tòkunbò, who is a government official’s daughter. It also has a lot of twists and turns. The movie received praise for its direction.
2) The Transporter - Prime Video
This French action film starring Jason Statham was a huge success and spawned a sequel. The movie revolves around Frank Martin (Statham), a transporter who participates in illegal deals but has his own principles.
The movie is similar to Tòkunbò as it follows the same storyline of a transporter engaging in illegal activities, but with a conscience. Both movies focus on a girl and a woman being transported, which leads the protagonists into a moral dilemma. The Transporter received praise for its action sequences and Statham’s performance.
3) Safe - Prime Video
Another Jason Statham thriller, this high-octane action film is directed by Boaz Yakin. It revolves around an ex-cop, Luke (Statham), who protects a gifted 12-year-old girl, who knows a key numerical code, and is pursued by the Russian Mafia, Chinese Triads, and corrupt NYPD officers.
It is similar to Tòkunbò in that both movies center around a young girl and keeping her safe from enemies.
4) Prisoners - Prime Video
Directed by Dennis Villeneuve, this thriller film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Viola Davis, and others. The film is about the kidnapping of two girls and their intense search by the police. While the police engage in shoddy work and release a suspect, the two fathers of the girls decide to take matters into their own hands and hold captive a person they suspect.
The movie shares the subject of kidnapping with Tòkunbò and explores the moral dilemmas that arise when loved ones, especially children, are involved. The film was critically acclaimed and Hugh Jackman’s performance as a distressed father was praised.
5) Extraction - Netflix
Directed by Sam Hargrave and based on a graphic novel, this 2020 action-thriller stars Chris Hemsworth, David Harbour, Pankaj Tripathi, and others. The story revolves around a former Australian Army operator, Tyler Rake, who has now turned into a black-ops mercenary.
His latest mission is to bring back the kidnapped son of an Indian drug lord from Bangladesh. When Rake’s plan goes awry and he is deceived, he decides to stop at nothing to get the boy back. The movie is similar to Tòkunbò as it deals with kidnapping and the world of crime. Extraction also has a sequel, and its one-shot action sequences have been widely admired.
6) Gunpowder Milkshake - Prime Video
Fast-paced and neon-tinged, this female-led action-drama directed by Navot Papushado stars Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Michelle Yeoh, and others. The story revolves around Sam (Karen), who is a hit woman and must assemble a troop of female assassins, including her mother, to save the life of a young girl from a crime ring.
The film is similar to Tòkunbò, as it involves saving the life of a little girl, caught in the middle of criminals. Gunpowder Milkshake was praised for its stylish atmosphere, female-centered action, and portrayal of family dynamics.
7) Gone Baby Gone - Prime Video
Directed by Ben Affleck and starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Amy Ryan and others, this film is a thriller that is based on a 1998 novel by Dennis Lehane. The movie is about two private investigators, Patrick and Angie, who are on the hunt for a missing young girl, kidnapped from her single mother’s home.
Directed in a neo-noir style, the movie was praised for its direction and character depth. Tense and full of twists and turns, both Tòkunbò and Gone Baby Gone place a young girl at the center of the story with the emotional weight of the child’s kidnapping driving the narrative forward. Gone Baby Gone portrays the pain of losing a child and the insensitivity of the media in high-profile cases.
Viewers can explore this list and choose any movie that they prefer to watch after watching Tòkunbò.
