The Woman King (2022)
Kernel Score: 86% · 2,319 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Drama, History, War
Released: 2022-09-16
Runtime: 135 minutes
Is The Woman King worth watching?
Worth watching. Viola Davis leads a fierce unit of warriors in West Africa, in an epic with big battles and strong performances. It follows familiar war-epic beats, but it's well made and stirring.
Watch it if you
- like historical action epics
- enjoy strong female-led stories
- want big battles with emotional stakes
Skip it if you
- want strict historical accuracy
- dislike war violence
Best for: Action-epic night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Woman King
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The Woman King parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Woman King depicts historical warrior women fighting slave traders in intense battle sequences.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts weapons training and fierce battle combat among an all-female warrior unit.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Woman King
If you liked The Woman King, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Zulu (1964) — 84%: Classic battle epic about a vastly outnumbered force.
- Glory (1989) — 86%: Dramatic war story of a fighting unit.
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) — 83%: Epic action set in a historical conflict.
- Blood Diamond (2006) — 87%: Gritty, high-stakes drama set in Africa.
- Black Panther (2018) — 83%: Another African-rooted blockbuster with a strong cast.
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) — 86%: Fantasy adventure with a fierce female lead.
Director
Cast
- Viola Davis as Nanisca
- Thuso Mbedu as Nawi
- Lashana Lynch as Izogie
- Sheila Atim as Amenza
- John Boyega as King Ghezo
- Jordan Bolger as Malik
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira
- Jimmy Odukoya as Oba Ade
- Masali Baduza as Fumbe
- Jayme Lawson as Shante
The Woman King FAQ
Is The Woman King worth watching?
Worth watching. Viola Davis leads a fierce unit of warriors in West Africa, in an epic with big battles and strong performances. It follows familiar war-epic beats, but it's well made and stirring.
Where can I watch The Woman King?
In the US you can stream The Woman King on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Woman King OK for kids?
The Woman King is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Woman King depicts historical warrior women fighting slave traders in intense battle sequences.
What movies are like The Woman King?
If you liked The Woman King, try Zulu, Glory, The Last of the Mohicans and Blood Diamond.