The Six (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2020, The Six is a documentary film directed by Arthur Jones, running about 102 minutes. “The untold story of RMS Titanic's Chinese survivors.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the six Chinese survivors of the Titanic disaster was written out of history. In The Six, we learn how these remarkable men beat the odds to make it off the ship alive, only to be singled out for expulsion from the US within 24 hours of their arrival. We track down their descendants for the first time. And we trace their extraordinary journey from Southern China to becoming silent witnesses to one of the twentieth century’s most infamous and intriguing events.
Who’s in it. The Six stars Tom Fong as Self and Steven Schwankert as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Six sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Six page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Six (2020)?
- In US, The Six is available to stream on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Six worth watching?
- The Six holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Six?
- The Six stars Tom Fong and Steven Schwankert.
- When was The Six released?
- The Six was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.