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Fences

2016·Movie·PG-13·139 min·6.9(2,814)

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.

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Fences

Fences is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Denzel Washington. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Fences was produced by Paramount Pictures, MACRO, and Bron Studios and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on December 16, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $24 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.

Director
Denzel Washington
Writers
August Wilson
Release date
December 16, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United States of America
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$64 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, MACRO, Bron Studios
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Fences cast & crew

Fences was directed by Denzel Washington and written by August Wilson.

The cast features 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, and Mykelti Williamson as Gabriel Maxson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marcelo Zarvos, cinematography is by Charlotte Bruus Christensen, and it was produced by Todd Black and Denzel Washington.

Is Fences worth watching?

Fences holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 2,814 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Fences is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Fences

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Cast of Fences

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

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

Christopher Mele

Christopher Mele

Deputy Commissioner

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Jason Silvis

Garbage Truck Driver

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Tra'Waan Coles

Towns person

Joe Fishel

Joe Fishel

Parade Marcher

Fences — FAQs

Where can I watch Fences in United States?

Fences is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Fences on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fences is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Fences in?

Fences is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Fences?

Fences runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

What is Fences rated?

Fences is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 2,814 ratings.

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