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Fences
Fences

Fences

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$24000000

Revenue

$64400000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

139 mins

Rating

6.865/10

Release Date

16 December 2016

Country

Canada

Cast

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Troy Maxson

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Jim Bono

Jovan Adepo

Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Gabriel Maxson

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

Christopher Mele

Christopher Mele

Deputy Commissioner

Jason Silvis

Jason Silvis

Garbage Truck Driver

Tra'Waan Coles

Tra'Waan Coles

Towns person

Joe Fishel

Joe Fishel

Parade Marcher

Cara Clark

Cara Clark

Student (uncredited)

Daniel James

Daniel James

Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

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