The Woman King
Action
Drama
History
War
Her reign begins.
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.
2022-09-16
en
Cast
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Viola Davis as Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu as Nawi
Lashana Lynch as Izogie
Sheila Atim as Amenza
John Boyega as King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger as Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoya as Oba Ade
Masali Baduza as Fumbe
Jayme Lawson as Shante
Adrienne Warren as Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umeala as Tara
Shaina West as Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi as The Migan
Seputla Sebogodi as The Meu
Angélique Kidjo as The Meunon
Wanda Banda as Young Nanisca
Daniel Hadebe as Oyo Secretary
Zozibini Tunzi as Efe
Makgotso M as Iniya
Julius Tennon as Moru
Pumla Ndlazi as Ydande
Bonko Khoza as Boma
Bongo Mbutuma as Oyo Soldier
Chumani Pan as Abomey Father
Tuks Tad Lungu as Village Leader
Nancy Sekhokoane as Shopkeeper
Princess Elmore as Villager (uncredited)