The Woman King is a 2022 American historical action-adventure film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior regiment that protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of female warriors to fight their enemies. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens, based on a story she wrote with Maria Bello. The film also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.
The Woman King (2022)
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Genres - Action-Adventure, Drama, Epic, History, War |
Sub-Genres - Epic Film, Historical Film |
Release Date - Sep 16, 2022 |
Run Time - 135 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Box Office
$97,562,514
Themes
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19th Century, Ability, Africa, African, Aggressiveness, Based On True Story, Event, Female Warrior, Monarch, Opponent, Queen, Slave Trade, Tale, Unit, Warrior Woman, West Africa, Winner, World
Attributes
Based On: Action based on actual events, based on actual events
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