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The Six Triple Eight

PG-1320242h 10mTyler Perry
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 56% · Metacritic 51

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"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.

DramaWarHistory
World War IiUs ArmyRacial SegregationBased On True StoryMoral Courage1940sBased On Magazine, Newspaper Or ArticleAfrican American HistoryHuman DignityHeartfelt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Six Triple Eight (2024) 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 stars in The Six Triple Eight?

The Six Triple Eight stars Kerry Washington (Charity Adams), Sam Waterston (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), Susan Sarandon (Eleanor Roosevelt), Dean Norris (General Halt), Oprah Winfrey (Mary McLeod Bethune). The film was directed by Tyler Perry.

How long is The Six Triple Eight?

The Six Triple Eight has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Six Triple Eight worth watching?

The Six Triple Eight holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Drama, War, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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