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Red Tails

6.720122h 5mPGMovieDramaHistoryWar

The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

DirectorAnthony Hemingway
WritersJohn Ridley·Aaron McGruder
ProducersRick McCallum·Chas. Floyd Johnson

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Hemingway

BCBryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston
Colonel William Mortamus
DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Joe 'Lightning' Little
CJCuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Major Emanuelle Stance
DRDaniela Ruah
Daniela Ruah
Sofia
THTerrence Howard
Terrence Howard
Col. A.J. Bullard
ARAndre Royo
Andre Royo
Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman
RKRobert Kazinsky
Robert Kazinsky
Chester
LTLee Tergesen
Lee Tergesen
Colonel Jack Tomlinson
MLMatthew Leitch
Matthew Leitch
Lt. David Long
MJMichael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan
Maurice Wilson
MMMethod Man
Method Man
Sticks
GMGerald McRaney
Gerald McRaney
Lieutenant General Luntz

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Red Tails — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Red Tails?

Red Tails is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Red Tails on Netflix?

No, Red Tails is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Red Tails on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Red Tails isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch Red Tails for free?

Red Tails is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Red Tails based on a true story?

Yes — Red Tails is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).