The 24th(2020)
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The 24th Synopsis
The incredibly powerful and timely true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. The Houston Riot was a mutiny by 156 African American soldiers in response to the brutal violence and abuse at the hands of Houston police officers.
The 24th (2020) is a drama and history film directed by Kevin Willmott, released on August 21, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King and Mo McRae. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Willmott
- Writers:
- Kevin Willmott, Trai Byers
- Producers:
- Kevin Willmott, Jordan Fudge, Trai Byers
- Cinematographer:
- Brett Pawlak
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- New Slate Ventures, EMJAG Productions
- Status:
- Released
The 24th (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The 24th before you stream it.
The 24th Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trai Byers
as Boston
Bashir Salahuddin
as Big Joe
Aja Naomi King
as Marie
Mo McRae
as Walker
Tosin Morohunfola
as Franklin
Mykelti Williamson
as Sgt. Hayes
Thomas Haden Church
as Col. Norton
Lorenzo Yearby
as Lucky
David King
as Bystander
Cuyle Carvin
as Cross
Jim Klock
as Abner Lockhart
Cranston Johnson
as Sergeant Clinton
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Willmott, written by Kevin Willmott and Trai Byers, produced by Kevin Willmott, Jordan Fudge and Trai Byers.
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The 24th Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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The 24th – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 24th online?
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The 24th (2020) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The 24th?
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The main cast of The 24th (2020) includes Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae and Tosin Morohunfola. The film was directed by Kevin Willmott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 24th released?
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The 24th was released on August 21, 2020 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The 24th worth watching?
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The 24th (2020) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The 24th?
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Yes. The official The 24th trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.