The Woman King

135 min | 27 Oct 2022

Violence, sexual violence & content that may disturb

The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s.

The Woman King is the remarkable 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. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Cast
John Boyega, Viola Davis, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Lashana Lynch, Jayme Lawson, Sheila Atim, Thuso Mbedu, Adrienne Warren, Masali Baduza, Angelique Kidjo
Genre
Drama, History
Rating
R13 (Violence, sexual violence & content that may disturb)
Release Date
27 October 2022
Runtime
135 min
Language
English