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Fences (2016)

โ€œSome people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 2,864 votes 2h 19m pg-13 Drama

#110 of 305 films from 2016 #2018 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Denzel Washington ยท Written by August Wilson

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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.

Cast

Denzel Washingtonas Troy Maxson
Viola Davisas Rose Maxson
Stephen McKinley Hendersonas Jim Bono
Jovan Adepoas Cory Maxson
Russell Hornsbyas Lyons Maxson
Mykelti Williamsonas Gabriel Maxson
Saniyya Sidneyas Raynell Maxson
Lesley Booneas Evangelist Preacher
Christopher Meleas Deputy Commissioner
Jason Silvisas Garbage Truck Driver
Tra'Waan Colesas Towns person
Joe Fishelas Parade Marcher
Cara Clarkas Student (uncredited)
Daniel Jamesas Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 2016
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) โ€” longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$64,400,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt2671706

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Questions

How long is Fences?
Fences runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Fences worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,864 votes, which places it #110 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 64%) and #2018 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Fences?
Fences was directed by Denzel Washington. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Debaters (2007), Antwone Fisher (2002).
Who stars in Fences?
Denzel Washington as Troy Maxson; Viola Davis as Rose Maxson; Stephen McKinley Henderson as Jim Bono; Jovan Adepo as Cory Maxson; Russell Hornsby as Lyons Maxson; Mykelti Williamson as Gabriel Maxson.
What is Fences rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fences?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19659.

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