Why it may be worth watching
- Fences combines Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.9/10 from 2,876 votes.
Movie
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
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.
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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
Tra'Waan ColesTowns person
Joe FishelParade Marcher
Cara ClarkStudent (uncredited)
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama.
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**Trying to be a good husband and father!**
It took nearly a decade for Denzel to direct another film and this time it sailed through the Oscars with four nominations and one won out of it. Yeah, it was Viola Davis, who snatched the most prestigious award for her supporting actress role. Originally the film based on the stage play of the same name. It is a drama takes place in the 50s about a hard working family man, Troy. His past was not very good, which makes him a little arrogant when it comes to raining his boy. Marrying Rose was the best ever t…
**Trying to be a good husband and father!**
It took nearly a decade for Denzel to direct another film and this time it sailed through the Oscars with four nominations and one won out of it. Yeah, it was Viola Davis, who snatched the most prestigious award for her supporting actress role. Originally the film based on the stage play of the same name. It is a drama takes place in the 50s about a hard working family man, Troy. His past was not very good, which makes him a little arrogant when it comes to raining his boy. Marrying Rose was the best ever thing happened in his life. Though it was not a perfect family. The differences between them is what later bring twist and turns in the tale before heading for the final of the final act.
A very simple drama on the fine topic. Most of the film was just a conversation or arguments. And most of the film was little slow moving with the very long overall runtime. If you can manage that, you can enjoy it. If you are a drama genre fan, then you will be more than happy for giving it a try. One of the best drama films of the year, yet not the greatest. It's all finger points at the performances. Those magnificent actors displayed magnificent show. Nearly 35 years old screenplay and 70 years old timeline, still looked the same and powerful. Despite the film's success and poured praises, I don't think it is for everyone. Definitely young generations won't enjoy it. It is mainly for families.
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