Where to watch Barack Obama’s favorite movies of 2022

Set in the 1800s, a collective of female warriors protects their African kingdom from danger. But as a new, foreign threat emerges, the next generation must step up to continue their way of life. Hornaday, who gave the film 3½ stars, praises Viola Davis’ performance: “‘The Woman King’ may be a fable, but its power is real: Her name is Viola Davis, and she’s nothing less than magnificent,” she wrote. (Available for rent on several streaming services, including VUDU and Prime Video)