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The Woman King

2022Movie2 h 15 minPG-13

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic763.1Rotten Tomatoes94%80%

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about war and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Her reign begins.

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.

Feels like

  • Historical War Epic
  • Female Empowerment
  • Visceral Combat Choreography
  • African Heritage Celebration
  • Biographical Drama
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Mentorship & Legacy
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Resilience Against Oppression

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Written by
Maria Bello, Dana Stevens
Produced by
Maria Bello, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon
Music by
Terence Blanchard

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 2022 · 2 h 15 min · PG-13

Released
September 16, 2022
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$98 million
Available in
123 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

The Lancer, Old Soldier, Politically Correct History +9

  • The Lancer
  • Old Soldier
  • Politically Correct History
  • Implausible Deniability
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Rousing Speech
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • The Dead Have Names
  • Leave No Survivors
  • Not Rare Over There
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Normal Fish in a Tiny Pond

12 of 69 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Woman King?"

Questions about The Woman King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Woman King?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, The Woman King streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is The Woman King worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is The Woman King okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Woman King use?

The LancerOld SoldierPolitically Correct HistoryImplausible DeniabilityVery Loosely Based on a True StoryRousing SpeechHistorical Hero UpgradeThe Dead Have NamesLeave No SurvivorsNot Rare Over ThereParental AbandonmentNormal Fish in a Tiny Pondand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including The Lancer, Old Soldier, and Politically Correct History.