Find out about the plot, cast and where to watch

The Six Triple Eight is a war drama film starring Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams. The film was released in theaters on December 6, 2024. It is set to stream on OTT in December 2024.

When and where to watch The Six Triple Eight?

The film is set to stream from December 20, 2024 on Netflix. The streaming giant has shared the trailer on X, saying: “Big Sean’s grandmother served on The Six Triple Eight in real life – he brought his mother to the film’s premiere to celebrate her service! The Six Triple Eight premieres on December 20.”

Ground

The series is based on Kevin M Hymel’s 2019 WWII History magazine article “Fighting a Two-Front War” in WW II History magazine. It tells the story of the 855 women assigned the critical task of sorting through a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail for American soldiers in Europe. The series explores what happens when they are given six months to complete this monumental task. Will they be able to complete their work within the allotted time?

Starring and producing The Six Triple Eight

The series cast includes Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, Dean Norris as General Halt, Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King, Oprah Winfrey as Mary McLeod Bethune, Susan Sarandon as Eleanor Roosevelt, Milauna Jackson as Captain Campbell, Kylie Jefferson as Bernice Baker, and Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae among others.

It is produced by Keri Selig, Carlota Espinosa, Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Tony Strickland, Angi Bones and Tony Strickland under Tyler Perry Studios, Mandalay Pictures, Her Excellency Productions and Intuition.