The Woman King

Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega star in this period tale of women warriors defending their African kingdom from white colonization inspired by true events.

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The Woman King
PG-13
Action
Drama
History
Release Date
September 16, 2022
Runtime
135 minutes
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writers
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello
Producers
Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello, Viola Davis

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Writers
Dana Stevens, Maria Bello

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