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The Woman King

7.620222h 15mPG-13MovieActionDramaHistory

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…

DirectorGina Prince-Bythewood
WritersDana Stevens·Maria Bello
ProducersMaria Bello·Cathy Schulman

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Cast · Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood

VDViola Davis
Viola Davis
Nanisca
TMThuso Mbedu
Thuso Mbedu
Nawi
LLLashana Lynch
Lashana Lynch
Izogie
SASheila Atim
Sheila Atim
Amenza
JBJohn Boyega
John Boyega
King Ghezo
JBJordan Bolger
Jordan Bolger
Malik
HTHero Fiennes Tiffin
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Santo Ferreira
JOJimmy Odukoya
Jimmy Odukoya
Oba Ade
MBMasali Baduza
Masali Baduza
Fumbe
JLJayme Lawson
Jayme Lawson
Shante
AWAdrienne Warren
Adrienne Warren
Ode
CUChioma Antoinette Umeala
Chioma Antoinette Umeala
Tara

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The Woman King — streaming FAQ

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The Woman King is streaming on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Yes — The Woman King is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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Is The Woman King based on a true story?

Yes — The Woman King is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).