Viola Davis’ Epic Action Movie Streams on Prime Video Today

Prime Video subscribers can finally watch one of Sony Pictures’ highest-rated historical action movies. Beginning today, the Viola Davis-led film The Woman King is now officially streaming on Prime Video.

What do we know about Viola Davis’ movie The Woman King?

The Woman King was directed by The Old Guard filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood from a screenplay she co-wrote with Dana Stevens, based on a story by Maria Bello. For her leading performance as a general, the Academy Award winner received multiple nominations, including Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards. Besides Davis, the ensemble cast also included Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Adrienne Warren, Jayme Lawson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim, and more.

“The film is the remarkable 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,” reads the official synopsis. “Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she inspires the King to take on the enemies determined to violate their honor and destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.”

The 2022 movie was produced by Bello, Davis, Cathy Schulman, and Julius Tennon, with Peter McAleese serving as an executive producer. The creative team included director of photography Polly Morgan, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, composer Terence Blanchard, production designer Akin McKenzie, and costume designer Gersha Phillips. Since its debut, the film has received a Certified Fresh rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 277 reviews.

Source: Comingsoon.net