The Woman King (2022)

"Her reign begins."
Audience Score
79
Review Score
80
PG-13 2 hr 15 minSep 16th, 2022Action, History, Drama
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…
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'The Woman King' Movie Review

‘The Woman King’ sees Viola Davis as a historical warrior. Davis commands the screen (in more ways than one) for Gina Prince Bythewood’s stirring epic of battle and bonding.

Gina Prince Bythewood, who last directed 'The Old Guard' (a more fantastical tale of an immortal female warrior leading her similarly long-lived squad), here brings real power and emotion to the based-on-truth story of an African kingdom in the 19th century that could serve as the template for a more progressive and egalitarian society today.

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Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 16th, 2022 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:November 22nd, 2022 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 13th, 2022 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:TriStar Pictures, Entertainment One, JuVee Productions, Jack Blue Productions
Movie Tags:africa