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The 24th

2020·Movie
1h 41min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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The 24th fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

I am a man

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.
Historical DramaRacial InjusticePolice BrutalitySocial CommentaryBased on True EventsEarly 20th CenturyMilitarySystemic RacismTragedy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The 24th

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The 24th legally?

The 24th is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The 24th worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The 24th rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The 24th?

1 h 41 min

The 24th runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The 24th based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The 24th?

Critics68
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The 24th much the same way.

What language is The 24th in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The 24th?

6CAGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The 24th in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The 24th, including Dark Reprise, Perp Walk, The Scapegoat.