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The Woman King

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.

2022 |2h 15m |  Action, Drama, History

Videos

Cast

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Viola Davis

Nanisca

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Thuso Mbedu

Nawi

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Lashana Lynch

Izogie

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Sheila Atim

Amenza

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John Boyega

King Ghezo

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Jordan Bolger

Malik

cast

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Santo Ferreira

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Masali Baduza

Fumbe

cast

Jayme Lawson

Shante

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Adrienne Warren

Ode

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Chioma Antoinette Umeala

Tara

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Shaina West

Esi

cast

Sivuyile Ngesi

The Migan

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Angélique Kidjo

The Meunon

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Wanda Banda

Young Nanisca

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Daniel Hadebe

Oyo Secretary

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Zozibini Tunzi

Efe

cast

Makgotso M

Iniya

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Julius Tennon

Moru

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Bonko Khoza

Boma

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Bongo Mbutuma

Oyo Soldier

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Tuks Tad Lungu

Village Leader

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Nancy Sekhokoane

Shopkeeper

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Princess Elmore

Villager (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, Portuguese

Budget

$50,000,000.00

Revenue

$97,300,000.00