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🎬 Title: The Woman King
Her reign begins.
Story: 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.
⭐ Rating: 7.639 (2255 votes)
📅 Release date: 2022-09-16
⏱️ Runtime: 2h 15m
🎭 Genres: Action, Drama, History
🎬 Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
✍️ Writer: Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
🌍 Countries: Canada, United States of America
🏢 Production companies: TriStar Pictures, JuVee Productions, Entertainment One, Welle Entertainment, TSG Entertainment II
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $50,000,000 | 📈 Revenue: $97,300,000
👥 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)
Editor’s note: Here’s a quick take on The Woman King (2022): A confident blend of Action, Drama, History, focused more on tone than spectacle. Under Gina Prince-Bythewood’s direction, the film keeps a steady rhythm and a clear sense of place. Performances (especially Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch) give the story human stakes. At 2h 15m, it moves with a measured pace and rarely overstays a scene. Strong viewer reception suggests it’s a safe pick if the premise clicks. “Her reign begins.” sums up the film’s focus better than most trailers do. Worth a watch for the craft alone, even beyond the genre appeal.
