The Set Up
2019, English. Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Niyi AkinmolayanDirector
- Adesua Etomi-WellingtonChike
- Jim IykeEdem
- Dakore Egbuson-AkandeMotunrayo
- Tina MbaMadame
- Joke SilvaMrs Elesho
- Kehinde BankoleGrace
- Williams Uzor ArukweCast
- Ayoola AyoolaBamidele
- Sunny AjaeroFitness Instructor
- Uzor ArukwePastor Dimeji
- Chiamaka EziamakaYoung Grace
- Michael EziamakaYoung Bamidele
Details
- Released
- 9 August 2019
- Country
- Nigeria
- Written by
- Chinaza Onuzo
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The Set Up: quick answers
What comes after The Set Up?
Next in the series: The Set Up 2 (2022).
Is The Set Up worth watching?
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How long is The Set Up?
The Set Up runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Set Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Set Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Set Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Set Up yet.
Which OTT platform is The Set Up on?
The Set Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Set Up?
If you liked The Set Up, try No One Would Tell, The Parts You Lose, The Mask of Dimitrios.
Who directed The Set Up?
The Set Up (2019) was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and stars Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, Dakore Egbuson-Akande.