The 24th (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, The 24th is a drama and history film directed by Kevin Willmott, running about 101 minutes. “I am a man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The 24th stars Trai Byers as Boston, Bashir Salahuddin as Big Joe, Aja Naomi King as Marie and Mo McRae as Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The 24th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The 24th page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 24th tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 24th (2020)?
- In US, The 24th is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The 24th worth watching?
- The 24th holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 24th?
- The 24th stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae and Tosin Morohunfola.
- When was The 24th released?
- The 24th was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.