The Woman King Full Movie || Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch || The Woman King Movie Review

The Woman King Full Movie || Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch || The Woman King Movie Facts, Review

The Woman King is a 2022 American epic historical drama film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies. It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens, based on a story she wrote with Maria Bello. The film also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.

The Woman King had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2022, and Sony Pictures Releasing released the film in theaters in the United States on September 16, 2022. Following the festival screening, the film received positive reviews, with critics praising its cast, particularly Davis, and the action choreography.