Where to Watch Shaihu Umar Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'Shaihu Umar' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Adamu Halilu-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to do the work for you.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Shaihu Umar' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Shaihu Umar' right now, here are some finer points about the Fedfilms Nigeria Features drama flick.

Released , 'Shaihu Umar' stars Umaru Ladan, Mairiga Aliyu, Husaini Mohammed, Umaru Dembo The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 22 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from top users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Set in northern Nigeria towards the end of the 19th century, Shaihu Umar begins with a discussion between Islamic students and their renowned teacher, the wise man Shaihu Umar. Asked about his origins, Umar begins to tell his story: he comes from a modest background and is separated from his mother after his father dies and his stepfather is banished. His subsequent trials and tribulations are marked by slavery, and he is put to any number of tests until he finally becomes the adopted son of his Arabic master Abdulkarim. He attends Quranic school and is made an imam upon reaching adulthood. Following a particular dream, he resolves to search for his mother."

'Shaihu Umar' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel .