Quick Facts
| Title | Boudica: Queen of War |
| Type | Film |
| Genre | Action, Drama, History |
| Director | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Composer | Sean Murray |
| Starring | Olga Kurylenko, Clive Standen, Peter Franzén, Lucy Martin, Nick Moran |
| Release Date | October 27, 2023 |
| Where to Watch | Hulu (stream); Prime Video, Apple TV (rent/buy) |
Boudica derives from the Brittonic/Celtic word for “victory” (from the Proto-Celtic *boudīkā, “victorious”) – it was likely an honorific title rather than a birth name. Boudica: Queen of War is a 2023 British action-drama inspired by the real historical revolt of the Iceni queen against Roman occupation. It is directed by Jesse V. Johnson and stars Olga Kurylenko in the title role.
The film follows Boudica, who rules the Iceni people of eastern Britain alongside her husband Prasutagus. After the Roman governor seizes her kingdom and lands following Prasutagus’s death, Boudica raises an army of Britons and leads an uprising against the occupying Roman forces – the same historical revolt commemorated by Boudica’s statue near Westminster Bridge in London. The film had a limited theatrical release on October 27, 2023, followed by digital and on-demand availability.
The Cast of Boudica: Queen of War
- Olga Kurylenko as Boudica
- Clive Standen as Prasutagus
- Peter Franzén as Wolfgar
- Lucy Martin as Cartimandua
- Nick Moran as Catus Decianus
- James Faulkner as the Old Druid
- Rita Tushingham as the Green Druid
- Harry Kirton as Emperor Nero
- Leo Gregory as Ciaran
- Kris Johnson as Gaius Suetonius Paulinus
Additional cast and smaller roles include Andy Beckwith, Jeff Betts, Litiana Biutanaseva, Lilibet Biutanaseva, Marcus John Cooper, Michael Davies, Paul Garner, Anja Kick, Doug Grant, Henry William Galpin, Sara Cozens, Steven Cockings, and Tom Bennett.
Note: This 2023 action film is a separate production from the 2003 British TV movie Boudica (also released as Warrior Queen), which starred Alex Kingston and Steven Waddington. The two are easy to mix up online, but they share only the subject, not the cast or crew.
Boudica: Queen of War Soundtrack
Music by Sean Murray
Sean Murray is an American composer who has scored numerous films, television shows, and video games, including True Crime: Streets of LA (2003), Call of Duty: World at War (2008), and the record-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010). He is also a frequent collaborator of director Jesse V. Johnson, having scored several of his action films.
The Boudica: Queen of War (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released on December 1, 2023, under Sean Murray Publishing, running roughly 81 minutes across 30 tracks. Standout cues include “Queen Boudica,” “Barbarian Attack,” “Skull Ritual,” “The Last Battle,” and “Death of a Queen.”
You can listen to the score on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Boudica: Queen of War?
Boudica: Queen of War (2023) was directed by Jesse V. Johnson.
Who stars as Boudica in the 2023 film?
Olga Kurylenko plays Boudica, with Clive Standen as Prasutagus, Peter Franzén as Wolfgar, and Nick Moran as Catus Decianus.
Who composed the Boudica: Queen of War score?
The score was composed by Sean Murray, known for True Crime: Streets of LA, Call of Duty: World at War, and Call of Duty: Black Ops. The soundtrack album was released December 1, 2023.
What does the name Boudica mean?
Boudica derives from the Brittonic/Celtic word for “victory” and was likely used as an honorific title rather than a personal birth name.
Is Boudica: Queen of War the same as the 2003 Boudica TV movie?
No. The 2023 film starring Olga Kurylenko is a separate, unrelated production from the 2003 British TV movie Boudica (also known as Warrior Queen), which starred Alex Kingston and Steven Waddington.
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