Section 8 (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film
Released in 2006, Section 8 is a drama film, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The award winning producers of the award winning, cult classic film, RETIRING TATIANA are back with this highly experimental screen adaptation of Anthony Lovell Winters' hilarious hit play, "Section 8". Proverbial skeletons are dragged from the family closet when deadbeat dad (Tony Winters) and his college bound son (Akeem Smith) are forced under the same roof of the fathers shabby, low income apartment. The laughter soon gives way to tears as schemes are hatched, aliances tested and long held secrets revealed.
Who’s in it. Section 8 stars Tony Winters as Joe (as Anthony Winters), Akeem Smith as Andre, Veronica Thompson as Taco and Trisha Mann as Simone, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Section 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Section 8 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Section 8 (2006)?
- In US, Section 8 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Section 8?
- Section 8 stars Tony Winters, Akeem Smith, Veronica Thompson, Trisha Mann and Darius Dudley.
- When was Section 8 released?
- Section 8 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.