The Woman King

"Her reign begins."

Sep 16 2022 PG-13 NA
Drama

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Written by

Dana Stevens, Maria Bello

Directed by

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Cast

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch

Crew

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Production Countries

South Africa, United States of America

Production Companies

TriStar Pictures, JuVee Productions, Jack Blue Productions, Entertainment One, Sony Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 28 wins & 126 nominations total

Trailers
Official Trailer
Teasers
Fresh
Victory (Now Playing)
Event (Now Playing)
For Your Consideration: The Ensemble Cast
"Legend" TV Spot | 30"
"Courage" TV Spot | 30"
"Legend" TV Spot | 20"
"Courage" TV Spot | 20"
Featurettes
Vignette - Revered
The Football Woman King
Train To Slay Featurette
Gala Screening
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon on Producing The Woman King and Creating Change | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet
"It felt like freedom" Viola Davis and the cast of The Woman King on working on a black female set
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks The Woman King
Behind the Scenes
Vignette - Train Like a Warrior
Vignette - Sisterhood
Vignette - A Look at the Costumes
She's the One
Filming in South Africa
Special Features Clip: Terance Blanchard's Score
Vignette - Viola as a Leader
Black History Month
Scores
# of Votes
78,599
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
76
Popularity
NA