The Woman King
“Her reign begins.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-06
Top Cast
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Viola Davis
Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu
Nawi
Lashana Lynch
Izogie
Sheila Atim
Amenza
John Boyega
King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger
Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoya
Oba Ade
Masali Baduza
Fumbe
Jayme Lawson
Shante
Adrienne Warren
Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umeala
Tara
Siyamthanda Makakane
Cindra
Shaina West
Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi
The Migan
Riaan Visman
Tanonu
Seputla Sebogodi
The Meu
Angélique Kidjo
The Meunon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 13, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$97.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.95x
+$47.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Stevens
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Woman King
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $97.6M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, JuVee Productions, Entertainment One, Welle Entertainment, TSG Entertainment II
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
Terence Blanchard
Polly Morgan
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Maria Bello, Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon, Viola Davis, Peter McAleese
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Grant Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Hernández
Stunt Coordinator
Dana Stevens
Screenplay
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Polly Morgan
Director of Photography
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Andrew Morley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Sara Bennett
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Sadler-Coppard
Visual Effects Supervisor
Maria Bello
Producer
Cathy Schulman
Producer
Julius Tennon
Producer
Viola Davis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman King about?
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.
Who directed The Woman King?
The Woman King was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Who stars in The Woman King?
The principal cast of The Woman King includes Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega.
When was The Woman King released and how long is it?
The Woman King was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Woman King?
The Woman King had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $97.6M at the worldwide box office (1.95 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Woman King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman King was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman King?
The Woman King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).