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Antwone Fisher

2002, Movie, 2h

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Anna Smith

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Washington plays it safe in this enjoyably sentimental drama...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...Denzel Washington delivers a lean and engaging work that tells the based-on-true-life story of a young Navy seaman's difficult maturation process.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Antwone Fisher, a troubled young sailor with a violent past, is ordered to see a naval psychiatrist after getting into a fight with a fellow sailor. Through therapy, Antwone opens up about his traumatic childhood and begins to confront his painful past. He also develops feelings for a fellow Navy sailor, Cheryl. As he progresses in his therapy sessions, Antwone learns to channel his emotions into something positive and eventually decides to find his real family, seeking closure and a sense of belonging.

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You can stream Antwone Fisher on: Disney+

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