While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy:
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.
Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million .
Critics widely praised the performances, particularly Davis and Mbedu, and the grounded, athletic action choreography. Historical Context & Controversy
The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million in the US and eventually grossing over $92 million worldwide.
It received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute.
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While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy:
Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega. The Woman KingHD
Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million . While the film is rooted in the real
Critics widely praised the performances, particularly Davis and Mbedu, and the grounded, athletic action choreography. Historical Context & Controversy particularly Davis and Mbedu
The film exceeded expectations, opening at $19 million in the US and eventually grossing over $92 million worldwide.
It received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute.