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The Woman King

2022·Movie
2h 15min·PG-13
74
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Historical Action DramaFemale WarriorsEpic WarfareAfrican HistoryEmpowering NarrativeIntense CombatLeadership & LegacySlavery & ResistanceComing-of-AgeVisually Striking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Woman King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Woman King legally?

The Woman King is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Woman King worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Woman King rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Woman King?

2 h 15 min

The Woman King runs 2 h 15 min.

Is The Woman King based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Woman King?

Critics85
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate The Woman King higher (85) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Woman King a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$98 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is The Woman King in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Woman King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Woman King in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Woman King, including The Lancer, Old Soldier, Politically Correct History.