Red Tails (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Red Tails is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Anthony Hemingway, running about 125 minutes. “High-Octane Action and Daring Dogfights!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Who’s in it. Red Tails stars Bryan Cranston as Colonel William Mortamus, David Oyelowo as Joe 'Lightning' Little, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Major Emanuelle Stance and Daniela Ruah as Sofia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Red Tails has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Tails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Tails tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Tails (2012)?
- In US, Red Tails is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Tails worth watching?
- Red Tails holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Tails?
- Red Tails stars Bryan Cranston, David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daniela Ruah and Terrence Howard.
- When was Red Tails released?
- Red Tails was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.