The Woman King
General Nanisca must forge a new generation of fierce Agojie warriors to protect the Kingdom of Dahomey from a ruthless foe determined to erase their legacy.
“Her reign begins.”
Synopsis
The story follows the Agojie, an all-female military unit that defended the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, known for their exceptional combat skills and unmatched ferocity. It centers on General Nanisca as she trains a new generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy intent on eradicating their way of life.
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A crew of 53+ credited
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Edited by Terilyn A ShropshireShot by Polly MorganScored by Terence BlanchardDesigned by Akin Mckenzie
Box Office
2022 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$97.6M
US & Canada: $67.3M — 69% of worldwide · International: $30.2M (31%)
Opening weekend: $19.1M — 28% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $25.2M — 37% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,765 theaters
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Cast & Crew
53 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
32Siyamthanda Makakane
as Cindra
Shaina West
as Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi
as The Migan
Riaan Visman
as Tanonu
Seputla Sebogodi
as The Meu
Angelique Kidjo
as The Meunon
Wanda Banda
as Young Nanisca
Lethabo
as Young Amenza
Kekole Mathabathe
as Ajahe
Daniel Hadebe
as Oyo Secretary
Kgomotso Moshia
as Dayo
Zozibini Tunzi
as Efe
Makgotso M
as Iniya
Thando Dlomo
as Kelu
Zeaf Ejama
as Fumbe's Mother
Julius Tennon
as Moru
Pumla Ndlazi
as Ydande
Bonko Khoza
as Boma
Sne Mbatha
as Okankan
Boitumelo Makgalemele
as Lida
Bongo Mbutuma
as Oyo Soldier
Kwanda Tim Dlamini
as Bothi
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
as Master Abade
Didi Ledwaba
as Teenage Girl
Chumani Pan
as Abomey Father
Cebelihle Mbambo
as Curious Abomey Child
Chris Ncekana
as Dahomey Warrior
Tuks Tad Lungu
as Village Leader
Yannick Brand
as African Kruman
Nancy Sekhokoane
as Shopkeeper
Joel Mukadi
as Young Oba
Princess Elmore
as Villager (uncredited)
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