Woman at War (2018)
Kernel Score: 80% · 430 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 2018-05-22
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Woman at War
- Stream: Netflix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Philo
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Halla declares a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. She is prepared to risk everything to protect the pristine Icelandic Highlands she loves… Until an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.
Woman at War parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Woman at War is an Icelandic drama-thriller about a woman who sabotages the aluminum industry to protect the environment while also pursuing adoption.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves acts of industrial sabotage against infrastructure as part of an environmental protest campaign.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Benedikt Erlingsson
Cast
- Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Halla / Ása
- Jóhann Sigurðarson as Sveinbjörn
- Davíð Þór Jónsson as Pianist / Accordion Player
- Magnús Trygvason Eliassen as Drummer
- Ómar Guðjónsson as Sousaphone Player
- Iryna Danyleiko as Ukrainian Choir Singer
- Galyna Goncharenko as Ukrainian Choir Singer
- Susanna Kurpenko as Ukrainian Choir Singer
- Jörundur Ragnarsson as Baldvin
- Juan Camillo Roman Estrada as Juan Camillo
Woman at War FAQ
Is Woman at War good?
Woman at War has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 430 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Woman at War?
In the US you can stream Woman at War on Netflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Philo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Woman at War OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Woman at War is an Icelandic drama-thriller about a woman who sabotages the aluminum industry to protect the environment while also pursuing adoption.
What movies are like Woman at War?
If you liked Woman at War, try Snowden, Blinded by the Light, Rams and In Safe Hands.