The Woman King
2022 · Movie · PG-13 · 135 min · ★ 7.6 · 85% critics
In 1800s West Africa, an elite force of women warriors trains new recruits while defending their kingdom from powerful enemies and threats to their way of life. The story blends fierce battles with loyalty, tradition, and the personal cost of strength.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-09-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (2,368 votes)
- Box office
- $97,250,903
- Budget
- $50,000,000
About
You may like this if you want an emotional historical action epic with fierce warriors and big battles, especially if Zulu appeals; Not for you if historical liberties or violence frustrate you.
Pros: powerful performances; thrilling action; emotional character bonds | Cons: historical accuracy concerns; slower middle stretch; intense violence
Themes
- africa
- arranged marriage
- warrior woman
- based on true story
- slave trade
- duringcreditsstinger
- woman director
- military unit
- aggressive
- 19th century
- mother daughter reunion
- freed slave
- +9 more
Cast & crew
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
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
as Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoya
as Oba Ade
Masali Baduza
as Fumbe
Jayme Lawson
as Shante
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood