The film received "Certified Fresh" status on Rotten Tomatoes with a 94% critic score and a 99% audience score. Historical Context & Controversy
General Nanisca trains a new generation of recruits to defend their kingdom against the Oyo Empire and European slave traders who threaten their way of life. Key Characters: th3.w0m4n.k1ng.2022.hdrip.720p.subesp.mp4
A headstrong new recruit who becomes a central focus of the story. Izogie (Lashana Lynch): A veteran warrior and mentor. The film received "Certified Fresh" status on Rotten
The battle-hardened leader of the Agojie. Izogie (Lashana Lynch): A veteran warrior and mentor
Rated PG-13 for strong violence, disturbing material, and some partial nudity.
While "inspired by true events," the film has faced criticism for its depiction of the Dahomey Kingdom's actual role in the transatlantic slave trade. Historically, the kingdom was a major participant in the trade, though the film portrays a internal struggle where Nanisca urges the King to shift from human trafficking to palm oil production.
