The Woman King (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2022, The Woman King is an action, drama and history film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, running about 135 minutes. “Her reign begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Woman King stars Viola Davis as Nanisca, Thuso Mbedu as Nawi, Lashana Lynch as Izogie and John Boyega as King Ghezo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Woman King has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $97.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Woman King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Woman King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Woman King (2022)?
- In US, The Woman King is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Woman King worth watching?
- The Woman King holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Woman King?
- The Woman King stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega and Jordan Bolger.
- When was The Woman King released?
- The Woman King was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.