Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Viola DavisNanisca
- Thuso MbeduNawi
- Lashana LynchIzogie
- Sheila AtimAmenza
- John BoyegaKing Ghezo
- Jordan BolgerMalik
- Hero Fiennes TiffinSanto Ferreira
- Jimmy OdukoyaOba Ade
- Masali BaduzaFumbe
- Jayme LawsonShante
Recommendations
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Collider
The Woman King is a film that has the confidence to be completely sincere in both the sharp moments of humor and the stunning battle sequences. The way it all grapples with history is subsequently clear-eyed, making some closing statements feel especially resonant. It is a film that ensures there is no denying Prince-Bythewood's dedication as a director and visual artist who can take on any cinematic challenge with ease. - 91
The Playlist
The Woman King is more than an action movie. It’s a film that depicts a side of African history that is rarely told and an opportunity for Black people to assert their humanity and regality. - 88
RogerEbert.com
When The Woman King works, it’s majestic. - 80
BBC
The Woman King leans toward fantasy in its heroic moments, but is rooted in truth about war, brutality and freedom. It is a splashy popcorn movie with a social conscience. - 80
Slashfilm
There are more than a few moments in The Woman King that will have you fist-pumping and grinning like a goofball, amazed at energy of it all. And all that action is often aided by raw, real emotion which is handled deftly. - 75
New York Post
What a refreshing break from what usually constitutes an epic nowadays — mixing Ant-Man and the Hulk. - 75
Movie Nation
The Woman King reminds us that the real history we don’t know makes for a great story, and a grand action yarn. You want to learn where all the good parts and “realistic” elements of that comic book movie “Black Panther” and its sequel came from? Gaze upon “The Woman King,” and be thrilled. - 75
IndieWire
If this is what a Hollywood-ized and -sized blockbuster looks like in 2022, bring it on. Bring them all on. They’re worth the fight.
