The Six Triple Eight OTT Release Date: Know About Plot, Cast & Where To Watch

The Six Triple Eight is a war drama film starring Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams in a lead role. The film was released in theatres 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 and said, "Big Sean's grandmother served in The Six Triple Eight in real life — he brought his mom to the film's premiere to commemorate her service! The Six Triple Eight premieres December 20."

Plot

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 who are assigned the critical task of sorting through a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail for US soldiers in Europe. The series explores what happens when they are given six months to complete this monumental task. Will they be able to finish their work within the allotted time?

Cast and production of The Six Triple Eight

The cast of the series 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.