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In the late eighteenth century, the Kingdom of Dahomey, armed with wealth, political influence, and a ruthless army, flourished as one of Africa's most powerful states. Yet as greedy European merchants encroached upon Africa, seeking riches at the brutal, heartless expense of its people, fierce warrior Nanisca (Viola Davis) inspires her king, Ghezo (John Boyega), to stand against the Europeans to uphold the freedom of their people. Gina Prince-Bythewood directs the historical epic inspired by true events. Co-starring Lashana Lynch, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Thuso Mbedu.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Woman King (2022)
135 min
ActionWarHistoryDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer
Dana Stevens
Cast
Viola Davisas Nanisca
Thuso Mbeduas Nawi
Lashana Lynchas Izogie
Sheila Atimas Amenza
John Boyegaas King Ghezo
Jordan Bolgeras Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffinas Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoyaas Oba Ade
Masali Baduzaas Fumbe
Jayme Lawsonas Shante
Cinematographer
Polly Morgan
Composer
Terence Blanchard
Editor
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Producer
Maria Bello
Cathy Schulman
Julius Tennon
Viola Davis
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 15, 2026