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Fences

2016•2h 19m•★ 6.9•Released

Drama

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

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 2016
Runtime: 2h 19m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America, Canada
Director: Denzel Washington
Production: Paramount Pictures, MACRO, Bron Studios
Budget: $24,000,000
Revenue: $64,400,000

Cast

Portrait of Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Troy Maxson

Portrait of Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

Portrait of Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Jim Bono

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Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

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Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

Portrait of Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

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