The Woman King (2022)
Her reign begins.
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.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: September 16, 2022
Cast
- Viola Davis - Nanisca
- Thuso Mbedu - Nawi
- Lashana Lynch - Izogie
- Sheila Atim - Amenza
- John Boyega - King Ghezo
- Jordan Bolger - Malik
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin - Santo Ferreira
- Jimmy Odukoya - Oba Ade
- Masali Baduza - Fumbe
- Jayme Lawson - Shante
Screenplay
- Dana Stevens (Story)
- Dana Stevens (Screenplay)
- Maria Bello (Story)
Music: Terence Blanchard
Cinematography: Polly Morgan
Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Production: TriStar Pictures, JuVee Productions, Entertainment One, Welle Entertainment, TSG Entertainment II
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English, Português
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $97M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
africa, arranged marriage, warrior woman, based on true story, slave trade, duringcreditsstinger, woman director, military unit, aggressive, 19th century, mother daughter reunion, freed slave, female warrior, west africa, weapons training
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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, John Boyega, Jordan Bolger.
- How long is The Woman King?
- The Woman King has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Woman King?
- The Woman King is a Action, Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of The Woman King?
- The Woman King had a budget of $50M.
- How much did The Woman King gross?
- The Woman King grossed $97M worldwide.
- Where was The Woman King produced?
- The Woman King was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Woman King?
- The themes of The Woman King include: Inspiring True Stories, Epic Historical Stories.