---
title: "Red Tails"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-tails-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72431
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Red Tails (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-tails-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Red Tails is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, History, War, Action. Produced and broadcast by Lucasfilm Ltd., Partnership Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II."

### Why Watch
- Features the story of the first African-American pilots in a combat squadron.
- Explores historical events of World War II.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources contain limited plot details.
- Some details are truncated in the source material.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and deals with war themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, war, inspiring

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/red-tails-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Hemingway
- **Networks / Studios**: Lucasfilm Ltd., Partnership Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bryan Cranston** as *Colonel William Mortamus*
- **David Oyelowo** as *Joe 'Lightning' Little*
- **Cuba Gooding Jr.** as *Major Emanuelle Stance*
- **Daniela Ruah** as *Sofia*
- **Terrence Howard** as *Col. A.J. Bullard*
- **Andre Royo** as *Antwan 'Coffee' Coleman*
- **Robert Kazinsky** as *Chester*
- **Lee Tergesen** as *Colonel Jack Tomlinson*
- **Matthew Leitch** as *Lt. David Long*
- **Michael B. Jordan** as *Maurice Wilson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the US on 01/20/2012.

### Q: What genres are associated with the movie?
The film is classified under drama, history, and war.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film has a PG-13 rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red Tails — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72431)

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