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Fences

Drama

2016, Movie, 2h 19min

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.

"Fences" — drama movie produced in USA and Canada and released in 2016. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 19min. "Fences" is currently available to stream on Netflix, Fubo, Peacock, Paramount+, FlixFling⎥Premium and Pluto TV and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: United States,Canada

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Reviews

Critic Odie Henderson

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Whereas Troy’s brilliant originator, James Earl Jones, kept an open vein of terror flowing through his performance, Washington smothers his dark side with a charm that’s as sticky as flypaper.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Terri White

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It’s not an epic story, but it is a story told epically.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

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This film is conceived as a showcase for its performers, and, as that, it is immaculate.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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...crackles with spitfire dialogue, blazing emotions, and worn-down, gut-punched humanity.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Gabriel Oliveira

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Me envolveu com o drama

2 years ago

Critic Samina Jakobsen

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Washington og Davis spiller, som gjaldt det deres liv. Det er umuligt ikke at mærke deres kærlighed til Wilsons manuskript, der for store dele består af lange, fortræffeligt skrevne monologer.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Frequently asked questions

What is Fences about? Toggle content

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a former baseball player turned garbage collector, Troy Maxson, struggles to provide for his family and protect them from the harsh realities of racism. Despite his bitterness over his own broken dreams, Troy tries to build a better life for his wife and son, while grappling with his own inner demons. Through the lens of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences explores themes of family, identity, and the African American experience in a powerful and poignant way. With a striking set design and impactful performances, this film adaptation brings the characters to life in a way that will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.

What movies are similar to Fences? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Fences include Life of a King, Fruitvale Station, Detachment, C'mon C'mon, The Judge, Hope Gap.

When was Fences released in theaters? Toggle content

Fences was released in theaters on December 25, 2016.