10 Best Movies Starring The Cast Of The Six Triple Eight

Netflix's The Six Triple Eight has an impressive cast who have starred in a wide range of acclaimed movies. The Tyler Perry-directed Netflix movie tells the story of the 6888th Battalion, the only all-female and all-Black unit to serve overseas during World War II. They achieved the incredible task of sorting through 17 million pieces of backlogged mail in less than 90 days, thus reopening lines of communication, and boosting morale. The Six Triple Eight's cast is led by Kerry Washington, who plays Majority Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Battalion.

Other key figures from The Six Triple Eight's true story include the 6888th Battalion's Lena Derriecott, played by Ebony Obsidian, with the movie following her journey before joining the unit, along with her life during and after her service. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Sam Waterston), First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (Susan Sarandon), and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune (Oprah Winfrey) also play pivotal roles in the story, despite their limited screen time. Each of these actors, alongside other cast members, has starred in movies with positive reviews and that have won or been nominated for prestigous awards.

10 Descendants

Sarah Jeffery

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Descendants Descendants, directed by Kenny Ortega, is set in a modern kingdom where the teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers redemption to the children of classic Disney villains, including Maleficent's daughter Mal and Jafar's son Jay. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date July 31, 2015 Runtime 112 Minutes Cast Dove Cameron , Sofia Carson , Cameron Boyce , Booboo Stewart , Mitchell Hope , Melanie Paxson , Sarah Jeffery , Brenna D'Amico Director Kenny Ortega Writers Josann McGibbon , Sara Parriott

In The Six Triple Eight, Sarah Jeffery plays Dolores Washington, one of the members of the 6888th battalion. Jeffery's most acclaimed movie is the 2015 Descendants, which has a 90% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. She plays Princess Audrey, who is the daughter of Princess Aurora in Descendants' world. Descendants became a beloved Disney Channel franchise, in large part because of the success of the 2015 movie's casting and music.

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The popularity of the 2015 Descendants and of Jeffery's performance led to her reprising the role of Princess Audrey in the spinoff Descendants: Wicked World and in Descendants 3, the final installment of the Descendants trilogy. While Descendants was positively received and helped build a successful franchise, it pales in comparison with the more critically acclaimed and award-winning movies that many of Jeffery's The Six Triple Eight co-stars have appeared in over the years.

9 The Color Purple

Oprah Winfrey

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! The Color Purple The Color Purple is a drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Set in early 20th-century rural Georgia, the film follows the life of Celie, played by Whoopi Goldberg, as she overcomes a series of hardships and personal struggles. Featuring notable performances from Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover, The Color Purple highlights themes of resilience, sisterhood, and the quest for self-identity. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date December 18, 1985 Runtime 154 Minutes Cast Danny Glover , Whoopi Goldberg , Margaret Avery , Oprah Winfrey , Willard E. Pugh , Akosua Busia , Desreta Jackson , Adolph Caesar , Rae Dawn Chong , Dana Ivey , Leonard Jackson , Bennet Guillory , John Patton Jr. , Carl Anderson , Susan Beaubian , James Tillis , Phillip Strong , Laurence Fishburne , Peto Kinsaka , Lelo Masamba , Margaret Freeman , Howard Starr , Daphaine Oliver , Jadili Johnson , Lillian Njoki Distefano , Donna Buie , Leon Rippy , John R. Hart , David Thomas Director Steven Spielberg Writers Steven Spielberg , Alice Walker , Menno Meyjes Expand

In Steven Spielberg's 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple, Oprah Winfrey plays Sofia Butler. Winfrey's performance as Sofia earned her an Academy Award nomination, one of 11 nominations that the movie received. As the strong and confident Sofia, who stands up for herself in a horrific situation, Winfrey delivers a powerful and memorable portrayal of the character, and it remains one of the best performances of her film career.

The Color Purple was remade as a movie in 2023, with Oprah Winfrey being one of its producers.

This version of the movie is widely considered to be a worthy adaptation of Walker's novel, with Winfrey's performance being a key element of what makes the story work as a film. However, unlike some of her The Six Triple Eight co-stars, who were nominated and won Academy Awards for their best movies, Winfrey did not win an Academy Award for The Color Purple. Some questionable choices in Spielberg's direction also prevent it from ranking higher.

8 The Killing Fields

Sam Waterston

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! The Killing Fields The Killing Fields is a historical drama directed by Roland Joffé, centered on the harrowing experiences of journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian aide Dith Pran during the Khmer Rouge regime. Starring Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, and John Malkovich, the film depicts their efforts to document the brutal conditions and struggle for survival amid the political turmoil in Cambodia. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date November 23, 1984 Runtime 141 Minutes Cast Sam Waterston , Haing S. Ngor , John Malkovich , Julian Sands , Craig T. Nelson Director Roland Joffe Writers Bruce Robinson

While Sam Waterston is best known for playing Jack McCoy in the long-running television series Law & Order, his best movie is The Killing Fields. The story, which is based on real events, revolves around two journalists, the American Sydney Schanberg and the Cambodian Dith Pran, in Cambodia during Pol Pot's ethnic cleansing campaign known as "Year Zero." Waterston plays Schanberg in an emotional performance that led to an Academy Award nomination.

The Killing Fields is a tragic and moving story that highlights both the horrors of war during Year Zero and the power of friendship between Schanberg and Pran. Waterston is not just a supporting character, but is one of the two principal individuals at the forefront of the story. While it is the best movie and one of the best performances of Waterston's career, it is not quite as memorable as Waterston's television roles, which have more so defined his acting legacy.

7 Django Unchained

Kerry Washington

Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained is an all-time great revenge movie as Django Freeman, a former slave, fights to reunite with his wife, Broomhilda "Hildi" von Shaft (Kerry Washington). Django teams up with a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Seeing Django and Schultz killing the plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) and those loyal to him is deeply satisfying, with these ruthless and bigoted characters being among the most vile in any Tarantino movie.

Django Unchained is the ultimate story of revenge, featuring some of the most over-the-top and unforgettable action in all of Tarantino's filmography.

Django Unchained is the ultimate story of revenge, featuring some of the most over-the-top and unforgettable action in all of Tarantino's filmography. Washington's performance as Broomilda is also strong and conveys the necessary emotion for a character involved in such extreme torment and peril. That being said, some elements of Django Unchained have aged poorly, and the movie's strengths are not able to override some of its problematic features.

6 Little Miss Sunshine

Dean Norris

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Little Miss Sunshine Little Olive's dream is to take part in the Little Miss Sunshine contest. To do so, she embarks on a funny and moving journey with her father, uncle, grandfather, brother and mother. The family has to race against time to ensure that Olive arrives on time and is able to give the performance created by her grandfather. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date July 26, 2006 Runtime 101 minutes Cast Paul Dano , Abigail Breslin , Greg Kinnear Alan Arkin , Toni Collette , Steve Carell Director Jonathan Dayton , Valerie Faris Writers Michael Arndt

Little Miss Sunshine tells the tale of the dysfunctional Hoover family who travel to California to support Olive (Abigail Breslin) and her opportunity to participate in the Little Miss Sunshine children's beauty pageant. The Hoover family's journey is equally heartfelt, hilarious, and tragic, making it a true emotional rollercoaster. Little Miss Sunshine's emotional and ultimately beautiful story led to a Best Picture nomination, a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award win for Alan Arkin, and a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award for Michael Arndt.

Dean Norris, who plays the antagonistic General Halt in The Six Triple Eight, is State Trooper McCleary in Little Miss Sunshine. McCleary pulls the Hoover family over during their challenging trip to the Little Miss Sunshine contest. Little Miss Sunshine is arguably the best movie on this list, but since Norris' role is so minor, it is unfair to rank it higher than some of the other terrific movies that the cast of The Six Triple Eight have been in, and where they have much more prominent roles.

5 If Beale Street Could Talk

Ebony Obsidian

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! 9/10 10/10 If Beale Street Could Talk Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk stars KiKi Layne as Tish Rivers, a young woman living in New York City with her boyfriend Fonny in the 1970s. When Fonny is accused of a crime he did not commit, Tish sets out to prove his innocence and get his exonerated before the birth of their first child. Stephan James, Regina King, Brian Tyree Henry, and Ed Skrein also star. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date December 14, 2018 Runtime 119 Minutes Cast Pedro Pascal , Stephan James , Emily Rios , Michael Beach , Teyonah Parris , Colman Domingo , Finn Wittrock , Kiki Layne , Ed Skrein , Dave Franco , Diego Luna , Regina King Director Barry Jenkins Writers Barry Jenkins

After the success of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins' next movie was If Beale Street Could Talk, which adapts James Baldwin's novel of the same name. Clementine "Tish" Rivers (KiKi Layne) and Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt (Stephan James) are a couple that are in love. However, the life they are building for themselves is upended when Fonny is accused of a serious crime that he did not commit. Ebony Obsidian plays Adrienne Hunt, one of Fonny's sisters.

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If Beale Street Could Talk holds an impressive 95% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is a powerful adaptation of Baldwin's novel with stunning cinematography that continues to prove Jenkins is one of the most talented directors of the modern era. If Beale Street Could Talk is an outstanding film and the only reason that it does not rank higher is that Obsidian has more of a supporting role, with her performance not being as central to the story.

4 Thelma & Louise

Susan Sarandon

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Thelma & Louise Thelma & Louise is a 1991 drama directed by Ridley Scott, featuring Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise. The film follows the journey of two friends on a road trip that spirals into unexpected and intense circumstances, challenging their friendship and transforming their lives. Brad Pitt makes an early appearance in a supporting role, helping to cement the film’s enduring legacy. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date May 24, 1991 Runtime 130 Minutes Cast Stephen Tobolowsky , Susan Sarandon , Geena Davis , Harvey Keitel , Michael Madsen , Christopher McDonald Brad Pitt , Timothy Carhart Director Ridley Scott Writers Callie Khouri

Alien, Blade Runner, and Gladiator are generally considered to be Ridley Scott's best movies. These movies are phenomenal and heavily influenced each of their respective genres, but Scott's Thelma & Louise, starring Susan Sarandon, is an equally exceptional movie. Sarandon plays Louise while Geena Davis plays Thelma, with their story becoming a gripping crime drama grounded by the strength of the leading characters' friendship when their road trip takes an unexpected turn.

Both Sarandon and Davis are excellent in Thelma & Louise, with both receiving Academy Award nominations for their performances. It is one of Susan Sarandon's best movies and allows her to capture a wide range of emotions in a story that excels in its humor and drama. Thelma & Louise also became an important feminist movie. While it is one of Sarandon's best movies, there is another cinematic project of hers that proved to be even more compelling.

3 Selma

Oprah Winfrey

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! 9/10 6/10 Selma Selma is a historical drama film that retells the tumultuous three-month period when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marched with others from Selma to Montgomery to rally for voting rights in a historically significant march for civil rights. The film chronicles the prejudice and challenges faced by Dr. King and the violent opposition he faced in the name of peace and equal rights. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date December 25, 2014 Runtime 128 Minutes Cast Tim Roth , Carmen Ejogo , David Oyelowo , Tom Wilkinson Director Ava DuVernay Writers Paul Webb

Directed by Ava DuVernay, Selma tells the important story of the Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches that took place during the Civil Rights Movement in 1965. While David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey plays Annie Lee Cooper, who was also a prominent civil rights activist. By giving focus not only to King, but also to Cooper, Selma puts a spotlight on some lesser-known civil rights activists who were integral in the fight for justice and equality.

Selma received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

Selma has a near-perfect Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes of 99%, making it the highest-rated movie in Winfrey's career. While Selma tells the story of real historical events from 1965, showing the important progress that was made, the movie's themes do not shy away from the fact that considerable work still needs to be done for the activists' dreams to be fully realized. Winfrey's performance as Cooper is an important part of conveying this message. Selma is Winfrey's best movie, but it is outranked by two movies where members of The Six Triple Eight's cast have larger roles.

2 Our Song

Kerry Washington

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Our Song Our Song, released in 2000, centers on the lives of three female high school students in Brooklyn, who are members of the Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band. The film explores their bond and the tough decisions they confront when their school is shut down for asbestos removal. Release Date January 21, 2000 Runtime 95 minutes Cast Kerry Washington , Anna Simpson , Melissa Martinez , Marlene Forte , Raymond Anthony Thomas , Rosalyn Coleman , Carmen López , Chuck Cooper , Starla Benford , Greg Haberny Director Jim McKay

Kerry Washington is well-known for her acting in the hit ABC series Scandal. More than a decade before she first played Olivia Pope, Washington starred in Our Song. She plays Lanisha Brown, one of three best friends who live in the same housing project and are part of their community marching band. It is a coming-of-age movie that explores the many challenges of adolescence in an emotional way during a summer in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Our Song is Kerry Washington's best movie. There is a realism and sensitivity to it that is imbued in Washington's performance, both in exploring Lanisha as an individual and in her friendships with Maria Hernandez (Melissa Martinez) and Joycelyn Clifton (Anna Simpson). Due to the popularity of Scandal, Django Unchained, and other movies and television series Washington has starred in, Our Song does not always get the recognition it deserves. There is one movie even more memorable, though, in which a member of The Six Triple Eight cast won an Academy Award for their performance.

1 Dead Man Walking

Susan Sarandon

Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review Your changes have been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Dead Man Walking Dead Man Walking, directed by Tim Robbins, stars Susan Sarandon as Sister Helen Prejean and Sean Penn as death row inmate Matthew Poncelet. Based on true events, the film explores themes of redemption, justice, and the death penalty as Sister Helen forms a relationship with Poncelet while providing him spiritual guidance and navigating complex moral questions. Where to Watch stream

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buy Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date February 2, 1996 Cast Susan Sarandon , Sean Penn , Robert Prosky , Raymond J. Barry , R. Lee Ermey , Celia Weston , Lois Smith , Scott Wilson Director Tim Robbins Writers Helen Prejean , Tim Robbins

In Dead Man Walking, Susan Sarandon plays Sister Helen Prejean, who begins meeting with Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn), a convict who has been sentenced to the death penalty. Despite his arrogance, bigotry, and the horrific crimes he is convicted of, Sister Helen sees humanity in Matthew, forms a bond with him, and begins advocating for him to have a reduced sentence. It is a deeply thought-provoking movie anchored by Sarandon and Penn's riveting performances.

Dead Man Walking is a movie that is not only captivating to watch, but one that lingers with the viewer long after the credits roll.

Sarandon won the Academy Award for Best Actress in recognition of her performance as Sister Helen. She won over Elisabeth Shue, Sharon Stone, Meryl Streep, and Emma Thompson. In addition to the weight of Sarandon's Academy Award win, Dead Man Walking is a movie that is not only captivating to watch, but one that lingers with the viewer long after the credits roll, given the subject matter, the performances, and the direction of The Shawshank Redemption star Tim Robbins. These elements make it the best movie starring the cast of The Six Triple Eight.

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