The Woman King
2022The 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.
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Viola Davis
as Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu
as Nawi
Lashana Lynch
as Izogie
Sheila Atim
as Amenza
John Boyega
as King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger
as Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
as Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoya
as Oba Ade
Masali Baduza
as Fumbe
Jayme Lawson
as Shante
Adrienne Warren
as Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umeala
as Tara
Siyamthanda Makakane
as Cindra
Shaina West
as Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi
as The Migan
Riaan Visman
as Tanonu
Seputla Sebogodi
as The Meu
Angélique 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)