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Fences

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
2016 | 139m | English

(123524 votes)

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Popularity: 5 (history)

Director: Denzel Washington
Writer: August Wilson
Staring:
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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: Dec 16, 2016
Director: Denzel Washington
Writer: August Wilson
Genres: Drama
Keywords baseball, war veteran, father, based on play or musical, family relationships, racism, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, 1950s, life story, father son relationship
Production Companies Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Escape Artists, Bron Studios, MACRO
Box Office Revenue: $64,400,000
Budget: $24,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Denzel Washington Troy Maxson
Viola Davis Rose Maxson
Stephen McKinley Henderson Jim Bono
Jovan Adepo Cory Maxson
Russell Hornsby Lyons Maxson
Mykelti Williamson Gabriel Maxson
Saniyya Sidney Raynell Maxson
Lesley Boone Evangelist Preacher
Christopher Mele Deputy Commissioner
Jason Silvis Garbage Truck Driver
Tra'Waan Coles Towns person
Joe Fishel Parade Marcher
Cara Clark Student (uncredited)
Daniel James Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)
Name Job
Sharen Davis Costume Design
Charlotte Bruus Christensen Director of Photography
August Wilson Theatre Play, Screenplay
Victoria Thomas Casting
Chris Navarro ADR & Dubbing
David Jobe Foley
Jono Oliver First Assistant Director
Clay Donahue Fontenot Stunt Coordinator
Walter Hendrix III Stunt Driver
Buddy Sosthand Stunts
Marcelo Zarvos Original Music Composer
Keith Seymour Key Grip
Chris Muchow Rigging Gaffer
Gregory A. Weimerskirch Art Direction
Linda Weaver Casting Associate
Scott Millan Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Per Hallberg Supervising Sound Editor
Karen Schulz Gropman Art Direction
Suzy Freeman Costume Supervisor
Brian Badie Key Hair Stylist
Bobbi-Jo Napoletano Seamstress
Michelle Pazer ADR Editor
Buster Pile Construction Coordinator
Ed Maloney Gaffer
Sean Devereaux Visual Effects Supervisor
Judah Getz ADR & Dubbing
Edmond J. Coblentz Jr. Foley Editor
Maggie Adams Art Department Coordinator
Andrew Hadzopoulos Casting Associate
David J. Thompson Steadicam Operator
Peter Clemence Dolly Grip
Rachel Geary Makeup Artist
Rebecca Brown Set Decoration
Doug Spilatro Visual Effects Supervisor
Bob Feltman Assistant Property Master
Kevin Ladson Property Master
Angela Vesco Key Costumer
Debi Young Makeup Artist
Jay B. Richardson Music Editor
Brian Drewes Visual Effects Producer
David Gropman Production Design
Juan Melgoza Sequence Supervisor
Meg Bailey Visual Effects Producer
Jesse Trevino Ager/Dyer
Nick Zinobile Rigging Grip
Nancy Keslar Hairstylist
Jodie Stern Assistant Costume Designer
Ric Spencer Key Costumer
D. Chris Smith Foley Editor
Gregg Rudloff Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Bob Peishel Digital Intermediate
Patty Bell Makeup Artist
Bethany Montecalvo Makeup Artist
Kyle Roberts Makeup Effects
Ann Scibelli Sound Designer
Donne Michael McKissic Stunts
Susan Ransom-Coyle Second Assistant Director
Steve Cohagan Best Boy Electric
Don Kemmer Visual Effects Coordinator
Matiki Anoff Makeup Artist
Jeremy Bellos Stunt Driver
Emmalee Muller Stunt Driver
Janice F. Sperling Production Coordinator
Alta Marie Bialon Hairstylist
Jessie Pariseau Foley Editor
Adam Grant Lighting Technician
Gregory L. Edwards Dolly Grip
Lois Yaroshefsky Studio Teacher
Stefan Gutman Stunt Driver
Dawn Gilliam Script Supervisor
Heather Mullen First Assistant Editor
Denzel Washington Director
Hughes Winborne Editor
Doug Shamburger Boom Operator
Glenn Kaplan Focus Puller
Willie D. Burton Sound Mixer
Name Title
Scott Rudin Producer
Dale Wells Executive Producer
Todd Black Producer
Denzel Washington Producer
Organization Category Person
Academy Awards Best Actor Denzel Washington Nominated
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor Jovan Adepo Nominated
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actress Naomie Harris Nominated
Spirit Awards Best Picture N/A Nominated
SAG Awards Best Picture N/A Nominated
SAG Awards Best Supporting Actress Viola Davis Nominated
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Reviews

Rangan
6.0

**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. Original ... ly 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_

May 16, 2024