Antwone Fisher
Seen it?2002 | 120 min | Drama, History, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved 12 Years a Slave or Get On Up, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Breakthrough Performance. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Male Lead. Also nominated for 1 WGA Award and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$23 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denzel Washington
- Denzel WashingtonDr. Jerome Davenport
- Derek LukeAntwone Fisher
- Malcolm David KelleyAntwone Fisher Age 7
- Cory HodgesAntwone Fisher Age 14
- Viola DavisEva May
- Joy BryantCheryl Smolley
- Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBerta Davenport
- Leonard Earl HowzePork Chop
- Kente ScottKansas City
- Kevin ConnollySlim