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PG-1320162h 19mDenzel Washington
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 79
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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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Garbageman War VeteranBaseballFatherBased On Play Or MusicalFamily RelationshipsRacismPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLife StoryFather Son Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fences (2016) 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.

Who stars in Fences?

Fences stars Denzel Washington (Troy Maxson), Viola Davis (Rose Maxson), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Jim Bono), Jovan Adepo (Cory Maxson), Russell Hornsby (Lyons Maxson). The film was directed by Denzel Washington.

How long is Fences?

Fences has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Is Fences worth watching?

Fences holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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