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The 24th

2020Movie1 h 41 minR

DramaHistory
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic56–Rotten Tomatoes79%80%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic56–Rotten Tomatoes79%80%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Willmott
Written by
Trai Byers, Kevin Willmott
Produced by
Trai Byers, Kevin Willmott, Jordan Fudge
Music by
Alex Heffes

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Facts

August 21, 2020 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
August 21, 2020
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Dark Reprise, Perp Walk, The Scapegoat +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The 24th?"

Questions about The 24th

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The 24th?

NetflixPrime

In the United States, The 24th streams on Netflix and Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The 24th worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 56).

Will I feel good after watching The 24th?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The 24th use?

Dark ReprisePerp WalkThe ScapegoatArmor-Piercing QuestionCurb-Stomp BattleVery Loosely Based on a True StorySergeant RockAsshole VictimRape, Pillage, and BurnSoldiers at the RearShoot Out the LockEven Evil Has Standardsand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Dark Reprise, Perp Walk, and The Scapegoat.