The Tuskegee Airmen (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1995, The Tuskegee Airmen is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 106 minutes. “The right spirit. The right attitude. The wrong color.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.
Who’s in it. The Tuskegee Airmen stars Laurence Fishburne as Hannibal Lee, Allen Payne as Walter Peoples, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Leroy Cappy and Courtney B. Vance as Lt. Glenn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tuskegee Airmen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, History Vault and HBO Max 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 Tuskegee Airmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tuskegee Airmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)?
- In US, The Tuskegee Airmen is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and History Vault, 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 Tuskegee Airmen worth watching?
- The Tuskegee Airmen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tuskegee Airmen?
- The Tuskegee Airmen stars Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Courtney B. Vance and Andre Braugher.
- When was The Tuskegee Airmen released?
- The Tuskegee Airmen was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.