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Chief Daddy
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Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. With Dakore Egbuson, Funke Akindele, Zainab Balogun.
5.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The story of billionaire industrialist Chief Beecroft, a flamboyant benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and assorted mistresses. Chief lives large, like there’s no tomorrow, until the day he dies suddenly and the ‘bullion van’ stops. What’s in his will and who gets all that money? What happens next will surprise you, as Chief Daddy has the last laugh from beyond the grave.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe story of billionaire industrialist Chief Beecroft, a flamboyant benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and assorted mistresses. Chief…
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MoviHero lists December 14, 2018 as the release date for Chief Daddy. Niyi Akinmolayan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dakore Egbuson as Remi Castle, Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft, Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft, Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 14, 2018
GenresDrama · Comedy
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorNiyi Akinmolayan
CastDakore Egbuson as Remi Castle, Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft, Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft, Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Chief Daddy runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 5.0/10 from 11 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherIreti BeecroftIreti Beecroft appears in Chief Daddy (2018).Open character guide otherTinu BeecroftTinu Beecroft appears in Chief Daddy (2018).Open character guide otherNike WiiliamsNike Wiiliams appears in Chief Daddy (2018).Open character guide otherRemi CastleRemi Castle appears in Chief Daddy (2018).Open character guide otherChef SimbiChef Simbi appears in Chief Daddy (2018).Open character guide
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