Fences
Seen it?2016 | 139 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Hamlet or The Color Purple, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$64 million worldwide on a $24 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 432K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denzel Washington
- Denzel WashingtonTroy Maxson
- Viola DavisRose Maxson
- Stephen McKinley HendersonJim Bono
- Jovan AdepoCory Maxson
- Russell HornsbyLyons Maxson
- Mykelti WilliamsonGabriel Maxson
- Saniyya SidneyRaynell Maxson
- Lesley BooneEvangelist Preacher
- Christopher MeleDeputy Commissioner
- Jason SilvisGarbage Truck Driver