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The Six Triple Eight(2024)

2h 10mDrama, War, HistoryEnglish
7.5/10
678 user ratings

They were ordered to provide hope...

Overview

During World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of mail that hadn't been delivered to American soldiers and finish within six months.

Director

Tyler Perry

Studio

Tyler Perry Studios

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Cast

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

as Charity Adams

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

as Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

as Eleanor Roosevelt

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

as General Halt

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

as Mary McLeod Bethune

Ebony Obsidian

Ebony Obsidian

as Lena Derriecott King

Milauna Jackson

Milauna Jackson

as Captain Campbell

Kylie Jefferson

Kylie Jefferson

as Bernice Baker

Shanice Williams

Shanice Williams

as Johnnie Mae (credited as Shanice Shantay)

Pepi Sonuga

Pepi Sonuga

as Elaine White

Sarah Jeffery

Sarah Jeffery

as Dolores Washington

Jay Reeves

Jay Reeves

as Private Hugh Bell

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2024

Runtime

2h 10m

Language

English

Rating

7.5 / 10

Production Companies

Tyler Perry Studios • Mandalay Pictures • Her Excellency Productions

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Where can I watch The Six Triple Eight?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Six Triple Eight (2024).

What is The Six Triple Eight about?

During World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of mail that hadn't been delivered to American soldiers and finish within six months.

Who directed The Six Triple Eight?

The Six Triple Eight was directed by Tyler Perry and released in 2024. It is a drama, war, history film.

How long is The Six Triple Eight?

The Six Triple Eight has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

Who stars in The Six Triple Eight?

The cast of The Six Triple Eight includes Kerry Washington as Charity Adams, Sam Waterston as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Susan Sarandon as Eleanor Roosevelt, Dean Norris as General Halt, Oprah Winfrey as Mary McLeod Bethune and more.

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