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Fences

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

6.9 / 10 (2,861 votes)

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.

Release Date December 16, 2016

Runtime 139 min

Genres Drama

Status Released

Budget $24,000,000

Box Office $64,400,000

Trailers & Videos

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"Same Spot As You" Full Scene

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson announces FENCES for AFI Movie Club

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Denzel Washington on making Fences

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Viola Davis wins Best Supporting Actress | 89th Oscars (2017)

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Denzel proud of 'Fences' Oscar nominations

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Viola Davis wins Supporting Actress | BAFTA Film Awards 2017

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Academy Conversations: Fences

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"Denzel as Director" Featurette

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"The Marrying Kind" Clip

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"Why Don't You Like Me" Clip

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Related Topics & Tags

#garbageman #war veteran #baseball #father #based on play or musical #family relationships #racism #pittsburgh, pennsylvania #life story #father son relationship #sentimental #intense #empathetic

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

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