USA / Canada,
2022, 135 min
(Alternative: 129 min)
Directed by:
Gina Prince-BythewoodScreenplay:
Dana StevensCinematography:
Polly MorganComposer:
Terence BlanchardCast:
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Masali Baduza, Jayme Lawson, Adrienne Warren, Angélique Kidjo (more)VOD (4)
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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 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… (Sony Pictures)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2023 - Gina Prince-Bythewood (Best Director)
- 2023 - Viola Davis (Best Leading Actress)
AACTA International Awards
- 2023 - Dana Stevens, Maria Bello (Best Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2023 - Viola Davis (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2023 - Gina Prince-Bythewood (Best Director)
- 2023 - Viola Davis (Best Actress)
- 2023 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2023 - Gersha Phillips (Best Costume Design)
The Saturn Awards
- 2023 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 2023 - Viola Davis (Best Actress)