Is The Woman King appropriate for children?

# The Woman King - Parental Guide While rated PG-13, this historical action film features strong violence including battle scenes and brutal combat that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild, but the film's serious themes and frequent fighting make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger viewers.

What age is The Woman King suitable for?

Our verdict for The Woman King is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Woman King safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2022

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Drama, History, War

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Viola Davis

Nanisca

Thuso Mbedu

Nawi

Lashana Lynch

Izogie

Sheila Atim

Amenza

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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