The Six Triple Eight
“They were ordered to provide hope...”
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.
Where to watch The Six Triple Eight in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Six Triple Eight there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Six Triple Eight streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight is a 2024 English-language drama, war and history film directed by Tyler Perry. The cast is led by Kerry Washington, Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Six Triple Eight was produced by Tyler Perry Studios, Mandalay Pictures, and Her Excellency Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 6, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Writers
- Tyler Perry
- Release date
- December 6, 2024
- OTT release
- December 20, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Tyler Perry Studios, Mandalay Pictures, Her Excellency Productions
The Six Triple Eight cast & crew
The Six Triple Eight was directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry.
The cast features 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 Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Michael Watson, and it was produced by Angi Bones and Keri Selig.
Is The Six Triple Eight worth watching?
The Six Triple Eight holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 678 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and history, The Six Triple Eight is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Six Triple Eight
In United States, you can stream The Six Triple Eight on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 20, 2024.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Six Triple Eight
Kerry Washington
Charity Adams
Sam Waterston
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Susan Sarandon
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dean Norris
General Halt
Oprah Winfrey
Mary McLeod Bethune
Ebony Obsidian
Lena Derriecott King
Milauna Jackson
Captain Campbell
Kylie Jefferson
Bernice Baker
Shanice Williams
Johnnie Mae (credited as Shanice Shantay)
Pepi Sonuga
Elaine White
Sarah Jeffery
Dolores Washington
Jay Reeves
Private Hugh Bell
The Six Triple Eight — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Six Triple Eight in United States?
The Six Triple Eight is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Six Triple Eight on Netflix?
Yes — The Six Triple Eight is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Six Triple Eight in?
The Six Triple Eight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Six Triple Eight?
The Six Triple Eight runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Six Triple Eight rated?
The Six Triple Eight is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 678 ratings.
▸When did The Six Triple Eight release on OTT?
The Six Triple Eight became available digitally on December 20, 2024.
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