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The Six Triple Eight

7.620242h 10m12AMovieDramaWarHistory

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.

DirectorTyler Perry
WriterTyler Perry
ProducersTyler Perry·Nicole Avant

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Cast · Directed by Tyler Perry

KWKerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Charity Adams
SWSam Waterston
Sam Waterston
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
SSSusan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Eleanor Roosevelt
DNDean Norris
Dean Norris
General Halt
OWOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Mary McLeod Bethune
EOEbony Obsidian
Ebony Obsidian
Lena Derriecott King
MJMilauna Jackson
Milauna Jackson
Captain Campbell
KJKylie Jefferson
Kylie Jefferson
Bernice Baker
SWShanice Williams
Shanice Williams
Johnnie Mae (credited as Shanice Shantay)
PSPepi Sonuga
Pepi Sonuga
Elaine White
SJSarah Jeffery
Sarah Jeffery
Dolores Washington
JRJay Reeves
Jay Reeves
Private Hugh Bell

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The Six Triple Eight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Six Triple Eight?

The Six Triple Eight is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is The Six Triple Eight on Netflix?

Yes — The Six Triple Eight is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is The Six Triple Eight on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Six Triple Eight isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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The Six Triple Eight is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Six Triple Eight based on a true story?

Yes — The Six Triple Eight is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).