Oscar’s snubbed ‘The Woman King’ is streaming on Netflix

Sony Pictures historical epic drama “The Woman King” is now streaming on Netflix, only in select regions.

In the film – Viola Davis plays General Nanisca – she trains the next generation of the Agolie who protect the African Kingdom of Dahomey. She must prepare them to battle an enemy, the Europeans, who wants to destroy them and everything they stand for.

The Woman King is set around the real-life Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries. It made its grand debut in September 2022, raking in $19 million at the box office during its opening weekend. 

Several months after its theatrical run, the film has found a streaming home on Netflix.

Unfortunately, The woman King did not score any Oscar Nomination, which resulted in a heated debate on inclusion and diversity.

Netflix US and India can now stream the film, more regions will follow.