That film is The Woman King. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and featuring a stacked cast led by Viola Davis, it’s one of the decade’s best historical epics. The Woman King didn’t quite get the recognition it deserved, but that’s all the more reason to celebrate the film now. That it balances its big action stakes with quiet moments one would expect in an indie drama makes The Woman King feel even more novel. The Woman King is now streaming on HBO Max.