The Six Triple Eight

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The Six Triple Eight

2024

2h 7m

Drama

War

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The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism -- and grueling working conditions -- they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.

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Critics Consensus

The Six Triple Eight recounts an important true story with a steely Kerry Washington at command, but its treacly presentation unfortunately doesn't let these inspiring events speak for themselves.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

01/08/2025

2/5

[Perry] can manage these soapy romantic beats, but charging the overall story with even the slightest hint of dramatic tension is beyond him.

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Candice Frederick

HuffPost

12/24/2024

I also just find it… interesting that a movie that is supposed to center the Black and brown women of this battalion was usurped by the love story of a dead white guy.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

12/24/2024

2/5

Unfortunately, Perry drenches the tale with his trademark syrupy ineptitude, creating a gloopy, turgid plodder. It doesn’t help that the performances are wildly uneven.

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Jul 30

The film’s greatest strength lies in its ensemble cast, with each member contributing depth to the story. Kerry Washington (Scandal, Ray), delivers a masterful performance as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the battalion.

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Maxance Vincent

FlickSided

Jul 25

3/5

The Six Triple Eight succeeds, even with some glaring issues, in giving respect to the only Black women's battalion of World War II, who overcame all adversity with one guiding force: hope.

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

03/21/2025

2/5

Although it's clear Tyler Perry has taken more pains than usual with the relevant recuperation, The Six Triple Eight suffers from unbearable moments of earnestness and schmaltz, while an obvious lack of research undermines a handful of women who...

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Fredreka I

12/22/2024

It was FAAAANTASTIC! I HIGHLY recommend this movie!!!! Wowow! To me, it's on the level of Hidden Figures! Awesome movie about a story I NEVER knew about! Wow!

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HENSLEY M

12/19/2024

Great movie, great story, very good acting by all!

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Aileen A

12/19/2024

History lesson that needs to be shared. Film was excellent!

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Karen U

12/17/2024

very intense and mind-blowing

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Barbara

12/17/2024

This is an outstanding movie with a great story

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Raymond W

12/14/2024

Just excellent! I love films about history and I learned a lot from this film that will encourage me to explore further. Tyler Perry’s best film!

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Synopsis

The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism -- and grueling working conditions -- they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.

Director: Tyler Perry
Producer: Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tyler Perry, Keri Selig, Tony Strickland, Carlota Espinosa
Screenwriter: Tyler Perry
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Intuition Film Productions, Mandalay Pictures, Netflix, Tyler Perry Studios
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2024
Runtime: 2h 7m