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The Woman King Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 30, 2022

The Woman King

Release Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Theaters

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Starring: Viola Davis Thuso Mbedu Lashana Lynch Sheila Atim Adrienne Warren

PG-13 Drama N/A

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Plot

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Plot
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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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Gina Prince-Bythewood last directed The Old Guard and Beyond the Lights. The film's writer Dana Stevens last wrote Fatherhood and Safe Haven.

Screenwriter
Producer
Cathy Schulman

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Woman King was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 16, 2022. There were 18 other movies released on the same date, including See How They Run, Goodnight Mommy and Pearl.

The Woman King was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, November 22 , 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.

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  • 2022-11-00 DVD
  • 2022-12-13 DVD
  • 2022-12-13 Blu-ray

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Sun., Oct. 30, 2022

  • Added the US VOD release date of November 22, 2022

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity

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