---
title: "Da 5 Bloods"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/da-5-bloods-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 581859
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 155
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Da 5 Bloods (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/da-5-bloods-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Da 5 Bloods is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Rahway Road Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four Black veterans hunt for a lost comrade and buried loot in war‑scarred Vietnam."

### Why Watch
- Spike Lee’s direction
- Ensemble cast featuring Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors
- Thought‑provoking look at Vietnam’s legacy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy 2‑hour‑35‑minute runtime
- Heavy war violence and mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic war violence and mature subject matter, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: war, drama, introspective, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/da-5-bloods-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Spike Lee
- **Networks / Studios**: 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Rahway Road Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Delroy Lindo** as *Paul*
- **Jonathan Majors** as *David*
- **Clarke Peters** as *Otis*
- **Norm Lewis** as *Eddie*
- **Isiah Whitlock Jr.** as *Melvin*
- **Mélanie Thierry** as *Hedy Bouvier*
- **Paul Walter Hauser** as *Simon*
- **Jasper Pääkkönen** as *Seppo Havelin*
- **Johnny Tri Nguyen** as *Vinh Tran*
- **Lê Y Lan** as *Tiên Luu*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Da 5 Bloods released?
It was released in the United States on June 12, 2020.

### Q: Who directed Da 5 Bloods?
The film was directed by Spike Lee.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
It follows four African‑American Vietnam veterans who return to Vietnam to locate their fallen squad leader’s remains and a buried treasure.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and thirty‑five minutes.

### Q: Who are some of the main actors?
The cast includes Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Da 5 Bloods — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/581859)
- [Da 5 Bloods - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_5_Bloods)
- [Da 5 Bloods (2020)](https://www.sms.cz/film/da-5-bloods)
- [Da 5 Bloods | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5RDTPfsLAI)
- [Da 5 Bloods | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/da_5_bloods)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*