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Red Tails

6.720122h 5mPG-13MovieDramaHistoryWar

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

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anthony Hemingway

Bryan Cranston

Colonel William Mortamus

David Oyelowo

Joe 'Lightning' Little

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Major Emanuelle Stance

Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman

Robert Kazinsky

Chester

Lee Tergesen

Colonel Jack Tomlinson

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 United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Red Tails on Netflix?

No, Red Tails is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Red Tails on Amazon Prime Video?

Red Tails isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Red Tails for free?

Red Tails is available on Disney Plus in United States, 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).