Drama

Fences

- 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.

Release Date : 2016-12-16

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount PicturesScott Rudin ProductionsMACROBron StudiosEscape Artists

Production Country : CanadaUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Troy Maxson

Original Name : Denzel Washington

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rose Maxson

Original Name : Viola Davis

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jim Bono

Original Name : Stephen McKinley Henderson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cory Maxson

Original Name : Jovan Adepo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lyons Maxson

Original Name : Russell Hornsby

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gabriel Maxson

Original Name : Mykelti Williamson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Raynell Maxson

Original Name : Saniyya Sidney

Gender : Female

Character Name : Evangelist Preacher

Original Name : Lesley Boone

Gender : Female

Character Name : Deputy Commissioner

Original Name : Christopher Mele

Gender : Male

Character Name : Garbage Truck Driver

Original Name : Jason Silvis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Towns person

Original Name : Tra'Waan Coles

Gender : Male

Character Name : Parade Marcher

Original Name : Joe Fishel

Gender : Male

Character Name : Student (uncredited)

Original Name : Cara Clark

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

Original Name : Daniel James

Gender : Male

Reviews

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**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. _6/10_