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The Woman King (2022)

โ€œHer reign begins.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 2,429 votes 2h 15m pg-13 ActionDramaHistoryWar

#29 of 226 films from 2022 #187 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood ยท Written by Maria Bello, Dana Stevens

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Overview

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.

Cast

Viola Davisas Nanisca
Thuso Mbeduas Nawi
Lashana Lynchas Izogie
Sheila Atimas Amenza
John Boyegaas King Ghezo
Jordan Bolgeras Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffinas Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoyaas Oba Ade
Masali Baduzaas Fumbe
Jayme Lawsonas Shante
Adrienne Warrenas Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umealaas Tara
Siyamthanda Makakaneas Cindra
Shaina Westas Esi

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 2022
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) โ€” longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$97,562,514 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt8093700

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Questions

How long is The Woman King?
The Woman King runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Woman King worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,429 votes, which places it #29 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 88%) and #187 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Woman King?
The Woman King was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Secret Life of Bees (2008), The Old Guard (2020).
Who stars in The Woman King?
Viola Davis as Nanisca; Thuso Mbedu as Nawi; Lashana Lynch as Izogie; Sheila Atim as Amenza; John Boyega as King Ghezo; Jordan Bolger as Malik.
What is The Woman King rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Woman King?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17296.

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