The Woman King
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Release Date
- 4 October 2022
- Genres
- Drama
- Documentary
- Classification description
- 15
- Directed by
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Starring
- Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Jayme Lawson, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim, Thuso Mbedu, Adrienne Warren, Masali Baduza, Angelique Kidjo
- 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…