3 Years Later, John Boyega's Forgotten 94% RT Historical Epic Is a Streaming Sensation

Movies are a great opportunity for viewers to learn about some parts of the world and history that they never would have been exposed to otherwise. They can be a powerful tool to inform and in The Woman King, a forgotten heroine gets her time in the spotlight. Starring veteran actress Viola Davis, the film takes place in 19th century Africa in the Kingdom of Dahomey. The Woman King was well-received by viewers and critics, holding an impressive 94% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers, who historically rate media lower than critics, gave it a whopping 99%. The movie is having a resurgence recently after being added to the biggest streaming platform in the world, Netflix, and viewers are obsessed with it.