The Tuskegee Airmen

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The Tuskegee Airmen

TV-PG,

1995,

1h 46m,

Drama

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88%

8 Reviews

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79%

2,500+ Ratings

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88%

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8 Reviews

79%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

A semi-fictionalized account of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-African-American Air Force squadron during World War II, the film centers on ambitious young pilot Hannibal Lee (Laurence Fishburne). Despite initial reticence by higher ranking white officers, Lee, along with Walter Peoples (Allen Payne), Leroy Cappy (Malcolm-Jamal Warner), and others, are deployed into combat. As the successful missions mount, the Tuskegee Airmen develop a reputation as an able, fearsome group of pilots.

Walter Goodman

New York Times

Dec 8, 2017

This cliche-bound script is an equal-missed-opportunity employer.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Aug 25, 2008

The script's familiar, since air combat isn't a new genre by a long shot, but the additional mission of the men proving themselves gives telepic its extra dimension.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Jul 28, 2026

The story of the Black fighter pilots who broke the color barrier in the American Air Force during World War II was finally acknowledged on the screen in 1995. It was a long time coming.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

May 5, 2014

3/5

True story of African-Americans in WWII has mature themes.

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TV Guide

Aug 25, 2008

3/4

A superbly crafted production featuring outstanding aerial sequences.

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Rob Vaux

Flipside Movie Emporium

Aug 29, 2005

2/5

Too self-important, too cliched, and too dismissive of the talent at its disposal.

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Leia L

Oct 17, 2017

Almost the perfect mix of aviator, man over prejudice, World War II historical accuracy and fine fine acting. But if you think I'm going to let the fact that it makes me cry every single time I watch it, and no, not because Billy "Train" Roberts augers in. Never mind the crying. Here's what's bugging me. It's the "excited" voice the actors, while flying, end up using because they think they should or the director does. It's just not done. Pilots don't, they just don't emote over radio. Somebody should have told somebody that. That's my criticism.

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Draco S

Nov 24, 2016

Wonderful great inspiring movie

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Robert Markowitz

Director

Laurence Fishburne

Hannibal Lee

Allen Payne

Walter Peoples

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Leroy Cappy

Courtney B. Vance

Lt. Glenn

Andre Braugher

Benjamin O. Davis

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Synopsis

A semi-fictionalized account of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-African-American Air Force squadron during World War II, the film centers on ambitious young pilot Hannibal Lee (Laurence Fishburne). Despite initial reticence by higher ranking white officers, Lee, along with Walter Peoples (Allen Payne), Leroy Cappy (Malcolm-Jamal Warner), and others, are deployed into combat. As the successful missions mount, the Tuskegee Airmen develop a reputation as an able, fearsome group of pilots.

Director: Robert Markowitz
Producer: Bill Carraro, Bill Carraro
Screenwriter: Paris Qualles, Trey Ellis, Ron Hutchinson
Production Co: Price Entertainment, HBO Pictures
Rating: TV-PG (L), PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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