Fences
“Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.”
2016•PG-13•2h 19m•6.9•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Denzel Washington
Writer
August Wilson
Budget
$24M
Revenue
$64M
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Denzel Washington
Troy Maxson
Viola Davis
Rose Maxson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Jim Bono
Jovan Adepo
Cory Maxson
Russell Hornsby
Lyons Maxson
Mykelti Williamson
Gabriel Maxson
Saniyya Sidney
Raynell Maxson
Lesley Boone
Evangelist Preacher
Christopher Mele
Deputy Commissioner
Jason Silvis
Garbage Truck Driver
Tra'Waan Coles
Towns person
Joe Fishel
Parade Marcher
Cara Clark
Student (uncredited)
Daniel James
Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
MACRO
Company
Bron Studios
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Denzel Washington
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