The Lady King is a 2022 American historic epic movie directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega. The movie is impressed by the true story of the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey within the 18th and nineteenth centuries.
The Lady King has been praised for its motion sequences, its performances, and its depiction of feminine empowerment. The movie has additionally been a business success, grossing over $100 million worldwide.