The Woman King

135 mins | Rated M (Mature themes and battle violence) | Drama

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood | Starring Lashana Lynch, Viola Davis, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim, Jayme Lawson, Thuso Mbedu, Adrienne Warren, Masali Baduza, Angelique Kidjo

The Woman King is the remarkable 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. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

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