( The Woman King ), directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood , is a 2022 historical epic that follows the story of the Agojie , an all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Quick Facts Release Date: September 16, 2022 (USA)
Set in the 1820s, the film centers on General Nanisca as she trains a new generation of recruits to defend their kingdom against the Oyo Empire and European slave traders. While the characters of Nanisca and Nawi are fictional, the (often called "Dahomey Amazons") were a real historical military force in what is now modern-day Benin. Parental Guide & Content According to IMDb's Parental Guide : La Mujer Rey (2022)
Explore the intensity and historical context of the Agojie warriors through these clips: La Mujer Rey: Luchar o Morir con Viola Davis TikTok · sonypictures.mx La mujer rey: La historia de guerreras en Netflix TikTok · recomendemoscine La Mujer Rey: Análisis y Recomendaciones TikTok · chainoasecas The Woman King (2022) - IMDb ( The Woman King ), directed by Gina
Viola Davis (General Nanisca), Thuso Mbedu (Nawi), Lashana Lynch (Izogie), and John Boyega (King Ghezo). Streaming: Available to watch on Netflix . Parental Guide & Content According to IMDb's Parental
The film received "Certified Fresh" status on Rotten Tomatoes , with particular praise for the action choreography and Viola Davis's performance. The Story & History
PG-13 for strong violence, disturbing material, and partial nudity.
Severe. Features intense battle scenes with hand-to-hand combat, spears, and muskets.