The Woman King

Gina Prince-Bythewood
2022-09-16

Her reign begins.
7.674
135 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Viola Davis Nanisca The Free Refills
Thuso Mbedu Nawi Calvin and Nobbs
Lashana Lynch Izogie Zac E. Chan
Sheila Atim Amenza Unowned
John Boyega King Ghezo Zac E. Chan
Jordan Bolger Malik Unowned
Hero Fiennes Tiffin Santo Ferreira Unowned
Jimmy Odukoya Oba Ade Unowned
Masali Baduza Fumbe Unowned
Jayme Lawson Shante Unowned
Adrienne Warren Ode Unowned
Chioma Antoinette Umeala Tara Unowned
Siyamthanda Makakane Cindra Unowned
Shaina West Esi Unowned
Sivuyile Ngesi The Migan Unowned
Riaan Visman Tanonu Unowned
Seputla Sebogodi The Meu Unowned
Angélique Kidjo The Meunon Unowned
Wanda Banda Young Nanisca Unowned
Lethabo Young Amenza Unowned
Kekole Mathabathe Ajahe Unowned
Daniel Hadebe Oyo Secretary Unowned
Kgomotso Moshia Dayo Unowned
Zozibini Tunzi Efe Unowned
Makgotso M Iniya Unowned
Thando Dlomo Kelu Unowned
Zeaf Ejama Fumbe's Mother Unowned
Julius Tennon Moru Unowned
Pumla Ndlazi Ydande Unowned
Bonko Khoza Boma Unowned
Sne Mbatha Okankan Unowned
Boitumelo Makgalemele Lida Unowned
Bongo Mbutuma Oyo Soldier Unowned
Kwanda Tim Dlamini Bothi Unowned
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Master Abade Unowned
Didi Ledwaba Teenage Girl Unowned
Chumani Pan Abomey Father Unowned
Cebelihle Mbambo Curious Abomey Child Unowned
Chris Ncekana Dahomey Warrior Unowned
Tuks Tad Lungu Village Leader Unowned
Yannick Brand African Kruman Unowned
Nancy Sekhokoane Shopkeeper Unowned
Joel Mukadi Young Oba Unowned
Princess Elmore Villager (uncredited) Unowned