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The Woman King( 2022)

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Her reign begins.

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.

    Top Billed 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

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      Hero Fiennes Tiffin

      Santo Ferreira

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      Jimmy Odukoya

      Oba Ade

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      Masali Baduza

      Fumbe

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      Jayme Lawson

      Shante

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      Adrienne Warren

      Ode

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      Chioma Antoinette Umeala

      Tara

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      Siyamthanda Makakane

      Cindra

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      Shaina West

      Esi

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      Sivuyile Ngesi

      The Migan

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      Riaan Visman

      Tanonu

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      Seputla Sebogodi

      The Meu

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      Angélique Kidjo

      The Meunon

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      Wanda Banda

      Young Nanisca

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      Lethabo

      Young Amenza

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      Kekole Mathabathe

      Ajahe

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      Daniel Hadebe

      Oyo Secretary

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      Kgomotso Moshia

      Dayo

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      Zozibini Tunzi

      Efe

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      Makgotso M

      Iniya

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      Thando Dlomo

      Kelu

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      Zeaf Ejama

      Fumbe's Mother

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      Julius Tennon

      Moru

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      Pumla Ndlazi

      Ydande

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      Bonko Khoza

      Boma

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      Sne Mbatha

      Okankan

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      Boitumelo Makgalemele

      Lida

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      Bongo Mbutuma

      Oyo Soldier

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      Kwanda Tim Dlamini

      Bothi

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      Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

      Master Abade

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      Didi Ledwaba

      Teenage Girl

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      Chumani Pan

      Abomey Father

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      Cebelihle Mbambo

      Curious Abomey Child

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      Chris Ncekana

      Dahomey Warrior

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      Tuks Tad Lungu

      Village Leader

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      Yannick Brand

      African Kruman

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      Nancy Sekhokoane

      Shopkeeper

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      Joel Mukadi

      Young Oba

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      Princess Elmore

      Villager (uncredited)

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    Review 7Discussion

    A review by Nathan

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    Written by Nathan on Fri Oct 14 2022
    The Woman King is a touching film that balances the dramatic tone with high octane action delivering a compelling experience. With a powerhouse cast, there is plenty of fantastic performances throughout the entire film. Lashana Lynch was brilliant in this film, she presents herself with a hard exterior but is able to touch into her more emotional and caring self her relationship with Thuso Mbedu's character. Their chemistry was great and one of my favorite parts about the film. The action in this film was really well done. The choreography was great, and the scope was vast. I loved how mult...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    50000000.00

    Revenue

    97300000.00

    Keywords

    • africa
    • arranged marriage
    • warrior woman
    • based on true story
    • slave trade
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    • military unit
    • aggressive
    • 19th century
    • mother daughter reunion
    • freed slave
    • female warrior
    • west africa
    • weapons training
    • factual
    • reminiscent
    • admiring
    • celebratory
    • commanding
    • exhilarated