The Woman King

Quick Info

Year
2022
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Duration
135 min
Language
EN
Country
CA
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$98M

External Ratings

IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
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The Woman King

Our Rating

7.7/10
7.7/10
Story
7.8/10
Acting
7.6/10
Direction
7.4/10
Cinematography
7.2/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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