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Fences (2016)

PG-13 · 2016-12-16 · 2h 19m · EN
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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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Denzel WashingtonDirector
Budget
$24M
Box office
$64.4M

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▶ Fences (2016) - "Why Don't You Like Me" Clip - Paramount Pictures▶ Fences Trailer 2 (2016) - Paramount Pictures▶ Fences Teaser Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures▶ Fences | Buy it on digital now | Trailer 1 | Paramount UK

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Denzel WashingtonDenzel WashingtonTroy MaxsonViola DavisViola DavisRose MaxsonStephen McKinley HendersonStephen McKinley HendersonJim BonoJovan AdepoJovan AdepoCory MaxsonRussell HornsbyRussell HornsbyLyons MaxsonMykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonGabriel MaxsonSaniyya SidneySaniyya SidneyRaynell MaxsonLesley BooneLesley BooneEvangelist PreacherChristopher MeleChristopher MeleDeputy CommissionerJason SilvisJason SilvisGarbage Truck DriverTra'Waan ColesTra'Waan ColesTowns personJoe FishelJoe FishelParade Marcher

Keywords

War veteranFather son relationshipFatherFamily relationships1950sRacismBased on play or musicalBaseballPittsburgh, pennsylvaniaStruggleLife story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWar Veteran · Father Son Relationship · FatherDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar Veteran · Family RelationshipsDirector preference42661

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What is Fences about?

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.

How long is Fences?

Fences has a runtime of 139 minutes.

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