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The Woman King

PG-13
2h 15m
2022

94%

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Inspired by true events, this remarkable, action-packed story about the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Follow the epic and intense journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis; 2016, Best Supporting Actress, Fences) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

Director:

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Producer:

Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello

Writer:

Dana Stevens, Gina Prince-Bythewood

Cast:

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, Jayme Lawson, Adrienne Warren, Jordan Bolger, Jimmy Odukoya

Features

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A Caterpillar’s Destruction: Viola Davis On Set

9 MIN

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Woman/Warrior

11 MIN

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Storytellers

10 MIN

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Representation Matters

9 MIN

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Thuso Mbedu - Auditions

6 MIN

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

94%

Critics Consensus: All hail Viola Davis! The Woman King rules.

Reviews

InSession Film

Christian Eulinberg

The Woman King achieves cinematic royalty with its extremely skillful, well-crafted, and purposeful picture that tells a narrative of empowerment and humanity. It’s well-crafted from start to finish, with Davis shining in the starring role.

September 26, 2023

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Cambridge Day

Sarah Vincent

writer Dana Stevens, story contributor Maria Bello – more known for her acting (“A History of Violence”) – and Prince-Bythewood continue an emerging cinematic trend of alternate, redemptive histories that bend toward utopianism

August 16, 2023

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KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

Rick Bentley

Davis elevates this standard story with the emotion and dire she brings to her performance.

August 9, 2023

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Vague Visages

Greg Carlson

For viewers who choose to focus on the adrenaline rush of the feminist warriors ready to challenge the patriarchy, The Woman King proudly wears its crown.

July 27, 2023

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FirstShowing.net

Manuel São Bento

Thuso Mbedu delivers one of the best feature film debut performances I've ever witnessed. The anti-slavery, anti-racism and equal human rights messages are well conveyed, but the authentic, emotionally resonant character dynamics stand out.

July 25, 2023

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Matinee With Matt

Matthew Creith

While this is undoubtedly Viola Davis at her finest, the movie's breakout star is Thuso Mbedu as Nawi. It may be called The Woman King, but it's Mbedu that steals the spotlight in every frame.

July 25, 2023

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Zach Pope Reviews

Zach Pope

An instant classic, Viola Davis slays as always. Lashana Lynch is incredible, Sheila Atim is amazing, & Thuso Mbedu steals the show as the heart/soul of the entire film! Blythewood created an epic that we don’t see anymore from Hollywood.

July 25, 2023

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Beyond the Cinerama Dome

Tina Kakadelis

Despite stumbles in terms of plot and pacing, The Woman King is a thrilling watch. This story, these women, and the film’s heart deserve to be seen on the biggest screen possible with an audience ready to go along for a wild ride.

May 23, 2024

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The Straits Times (Singapore)

Whang Yee Ling

The movie fails to fulfil its potential except as a military action epic.

May 17, 2023

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Crum on Showbiz

Steve Crum

A dazzler from Terence Blanchard’s symphonic score to Polly Morgan’s eye pleasing cinematography. Acting is A-1, particularly by Davis and Mbedu.

April 25, 2023

FULL REVIEW

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Additional Info

Genre:Drama, Action
Release Date:September 16, 2022
Languages:English
Captions:English
Audio Format:
5.1

If purchased in:4K

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