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The Woman King

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
84K
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Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Sheila Atim, and Thuso Mbedu in The Woman King (2022)
A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • Director
    • Gina Prince-Bythewood
  • Writers
    • Dana Stevens
    • Maria Bello
  • Stars
    • Viola Davis
    • Thuso Mbedu
    • Lashana Lynch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    84K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,791
    445
    • Director
      • Gina Prince-Bythewood
    • Writers
      • Dana Stevens
      • Maria Bello
    • Stars
      • Viola Davis
      • Thuso Mbedu
      • Lashana Lynch
    • 565User reviews
    • 223Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 30 wins & 127 nominations total

    Videos24

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
    Official Trailer
    Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
    Clip 3:23
    Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
    Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
    Clip 3:23
    Why 'The Woman King' Stunts Had to Be 90 to 100% Real
    The Rise of Viola Davis
    Clip 4:01
    The Rise of Viola Davis
    The Woman King: Izogie Standoff
    Clip 0:47
    The Woman King: Izogie Standoff
    The Woman King: Preparing For Battle
    Clip 0:58
    The Woman King: Preparing For Battle
    The Woman King: Warning
    Clip 1:35
    The Woman King: Warning

    Photos267

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    Top Cast45

    Viola Davis
    Viola Davis
    • Nanisca
    Thuso Mbedu
    Thuso Mbedu
    • Nawi
    Lashana Lynch
    Lashana Lynch
    • Izogie
    Sheila Atim
    Sheila Atim
    • Amenza
    John Boyega
    John Boyega
    • King Ghezo
    Jordan Bolger
    Jordan Bolger
    • Malik
    Hero Fiennes Tiffin
    Hero Fiennes Tiffin
    • Santo Ferreira
    Jimmy Odukoya
    Jimmy Odukoya
    • Oba Ade
    Masali Baduza
    Masali Baduza
    • Fumbe
    Jayme Lawson
    Jayme Lawson
    • Shante
    Adrienne Warren
    Adrienne Warren
    • Ode
    Chioma Antoinette Umeala
    Chioma Antoinette Umeala
    • Tara
    • (as Chioma Umeala)
    Siyamthanda Makakane
    • Cindra
    Shaina West
    Shaina West
    • Esi
    Sivuyile Ngesi
    Sivuyile Ngesi
    • The Migan
    • (as Siv Ngesi)
    Riaan Visman
    • Tanonu
    Seputla Sebogodi
    • The Meu
    Angélique Kidjo
    Angélique Kidjo
    • The Meunon
    • (as Angelique Kidjo)
    • Director
      • Gina Prince-Bythewood
    • Writers
      • Dana Stevens
      • Maria Bello
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews565

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    History

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Producer Maria Bello visited Benin in West Africa to research the Agojie, and returned to the US, convinced she had found a great movie pitch. The project then stayed in development hell for years, first at STX (which only offered $5 million for the budget), then at TriStar. Only after the massive success of Black Panther (2018) was the film greenlit with a $50 million budget.
    • Goofs
      The Dahomey Mino (or Dahomey Amazons) did not fight to end slavery but were in fact prolific slavers themselves. The Dahomey enslaved thousands of fellow Africans until the kingdom was defeated by the French in 1894.
    • Quotes
      • Nanisca: We are the spear of victory, we are the blade of freedom, we are Dahomey!
    • Crazy credits
      There's a mid-credits scene, in which Amenza is seen performing a memorial ceremony for her fallen sisters, pouring salt and whiskey over their weapons. She says their names aloud, and the last name we hear is Breonna.
    • Connections
      Featured in Black Conservative Perspective: WOKE BACKFIRE! 'The Woman King' DESTROYED For Glorifying African Women Fighting To Protect Slavery! (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Tribute to the King
      Written and Produced by Lebo M.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 16, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • South Africa
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
      • Fon
    • Also known as
      • La mujer rey
    • Filming locations
      • Benin
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Eone Entertainment
      • TSG Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,328,130
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,051,442
      • Sep 18, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,562,514
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 15m(135 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Atmos
      • DTS:X
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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