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The Woman King (2022)

Movie ★ 7.6 135 min

Action Drama History War

The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

Gina Prince-Bythewood Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 16, 2022
Runtime
135 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$50.0M
Box office
$97.6M
IMDb
tt8093700
Studio
, JuVee Productions, , Welle Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Viola Davis Viola Davis Nanisca Thuso Mbedu Thuso Mbedu Nawi Lashana Lynch Lashana Lynch Izogie Sheila Atim Sheila Atim Amenza John Boyega John Boyega King Ghezo Jordan Bolger Jordan Bolger Malik Hero Fiennes Tiffin Hero Fiennes Tiffin Santo Ferreira Jimmy Odukoya Jimmy Odukoya Oba Ade Masali Baduza Masali Baduza Fumbe Jayme Lawson Jayme Lawson Shante Adrienne Warren Adrienne Warren Ode Chioma Antoinette Umeala Chioma Antoinette Umeala Tara Siyamthanda Makakane Cindra Shaina West Shaina West Esi Sivuyile Ngesi Sivuyile Ngesi The Migan Riaan Visman Tanonu Seputla Sebogodi Seputla Sebogodi The Meu Angélique Kidjo Angélique Kidjo The Meunon

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Woman King about?
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
Who directed The Woman King?
The Woman King was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Who stars in The Woman King?
The Woman King stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim.
When was The Woman King released?
The Woman King is a 2022 action, drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch The Woman King?
You can watch The Woman King with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.