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 and Crew
Viola Davis
Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu
Nawi
Lashana Lynch
Izogie
Sheila Atim
Amenza
John Boyega
King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger
Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Santo Ferreira
Jimmy Odukoya
Oba Ade
Masali Baduza
Fumbe
Jayme Lawson
Shante
Adrienne Warren
Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umeala
Tara
Siyamthanda Makakane
Cindra
Shaina West
Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi
The Migan
Riaan Visman
Tanonu
Seputla Sebogodi
The Meu
Angélique Kidjo
The Meunon
Wanda Banda
Young Nanisca
Lethabo
Young Amenza
Kekole Mathabathe
Ajahe
Daniel Hadebe
Oyo Secretary
Kgomotso Moshia
Dayo
Zozibini Tunzi
Efe
Makgotso M
Iniya
Thando Dlomo
Kelu
Zeaf Ejama
Fumbe's Mother
Julius Tennon
Moru
Pumla Ndlazi
Ydande
Bonko Khoza
Boma
Sne Mbatha
Okankan
Boitumelo Makgalemele
Lida
Bongo Mbutuma
Oyo Soldier
Kwanda Tim Dlamini
Bothi
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Master Abade
Didi Ledwaba
Teenage Girl
Chumani Pan
Abomey Father
Cebelihle Mbambo
Curious Abomey Child
Chris Ncekana
Dahomey Warrior
Tuks Tad Lungu
Village Leader
Yannick Brand
African Kruman
Nancy Sekhokoane
Shopkeeper
Joel Mukadi
Young Oba
Princess Elmore
Villager (uncredited)
Videos & Trailers
"Courage" TV Spot | 20"
"Legend" TV Spot | 20"
"Legend" TV Spot | 30"
"Courage" TV Spot | 30"
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon on Producing The Woman King and Creating Change | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet
Black History Month
Clip - King's Speech
For Your Consideration: The Ensemble Cast
Special Features Clip: Terance Blanchard's Score
Vignette - Viola as a Leader
First 9 Minutes
Filming in South Africa
She's the One
"It felt like freedom" Viola Davis and the cast of The Woman King on working on a black female set
Clip - Izogie Standoff
Gala Screening
Train To Slay Featurette
Vignette - A Look at the Costumes
Clip - Fighting is a Skill
Clip - Preparing for Battle
Clip - Warning
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks The Woman King
