Fences

Fences (2016)

12A
10/02/2017 (GB)
Drama
2h 19m

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

Overview

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.

  • Denzel WashingtonDirector
  • August WilsonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $24,000,000

  • Revenue

    $64,400,000

Keywords

  • garbageman
  • war veteran
  • baseball
  • father
  • based on play or musical
  • family relationships
  • racism
  • pittsburgh, pennsylvania
  • 1950s
  • life story
  • father son relationship

Top Billed Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Troy Maxson

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Jim Bono

Jovan Adepo

Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Gabriel Maxson

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

Christopher Mele

Christopher Mele

Deputy Commissioner

Jason Silvis

Garbage Truck Driver

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