PRINCIPAL CAST

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Jimmy Odukoya, Masali Baduza, Jayme Lawson, Adrienne Warren, Chioma Antoinette Umeala, Siyamthanda Makakane, Shaina West, Sivuyile Ngesi, Riaan Visman, Seputla Sebogodi, Angelique Kidjo

DIRECTOR

Gina Prince-Bythewood

WRITER

Dana Stevens, Maria Bello

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...

BOX OFFICE

$66.8 Million

GENRE

Drama/Action

RATING

Rated PG-13
sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity

RUN TIME

135 Minutes

STUDIO

Sony Pictures