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The Woman King

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2022 | 135 min | Action, Drama, History, War

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Glory or Amadeus, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 2 SAG Awards and 2 BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $98 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 389K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

  • Viola DavisNanisca
  • Thuso MbeduNawi
  • Lashana LynchIzogie
  • Sheila AtimAmenza
  • John BoyegaKing Ghezo
  • Jordan BolgerMalik
  • Hero Fiennes TiffinSanto Ferreira
  • Jimmy OdukoyaOba Ade
  • Masali BaduzaFumbe
  • Jayme LawsonShante