The Woman King

    Genre
    Drama, History, Action
  • |
    • Runtime
    134 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2022
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Gina Prince-Bythewood
WRITTEN BY:
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
CAST INCLUDES:
Viola Davis, Jordan Bolger, Jimmy Odukoya, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Critically acclaimed - and boasting a remarkable 99% fresh audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, THE WOMAN KING is a masterpiece of our time, diving deep into the story of the Agojie in the African Kingdom Dahomey in the 19th century. Starring Acadamy Award winner Viola Davis (FENCES, THE HELP), Thuso Mbedu (THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD), Lashana Lynch (NO TIME TO DIE, MATILDA THE MUSICAL), and John Boyega (STAR WARs: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS), and featuring stunning direction from Gina Price-Bythewood (THE OLD GUARD, BEYOND THE LIGHTS).

SYNOPSIS

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.

The Woman King

    Genre
    Drama, History, Action
  • |
    • Runtime
    134 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2022
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Gina Prince-Bythewood
WRITTEN BY
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
CAST INCLUDES
Viola Davis, Jordan Bolger, Jimmy Odukoya, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch
Critically acclaimed - and boasting a remarkable 99% fresh audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, THE WOMAN KING is a masterpiece of our time, diving deep into the story of the Agojie in the African Kingdom Dahomey in the 19th century. Starring Acadamy Award winner Viola Davis (FENCES, THE HELP), Thuso Mbedu (THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD), Lashana Lynch (NO TIME TO DIE, MATILDA THE MUSICAL), and John Boyega (STAR WARs: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS), and featuring stunning direction from Gina Price-Bythewood (THE OLD GUARD, BEYOND THE LIGHTS).

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.

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