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2016139 minDrama

Fences

Is Fences a Hit or Flop?

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Is Fences worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Fences Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Denzel Washington
Denzel WashingtonTroy Maxson
Viola Davis
Viola DavisRose Maxson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Stephen McKinley HendersonJim Bono
Jovan Adepo
Jovan AdepoCory Maxson
Russell Hornsby
Russell HornsbyLyons Maxson
Mykelti Williamson
Mykelti WilliamsonGabriel Maxson
Saniyya Sidney
Saniyya SidneyRaynell Maxson
Lesley Boone
Lesley BooneEvangelist Preacher
Christopher Mele
Christopher MeleDeputy Commissioner
Jason Silvis
Jason SilvisGarbage Truck Driver

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Is Fences worth watching?

Fences has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Fences hit or flop?

Fences has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Fences is a Drama movie that In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to r...

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Critic Reviews

RenoJun 15, 2017
★ 6

**Trying to be a good husband and father!** It took nearly a decade for Denzel to direct another film and this time it sailed through the Oscars with four nominations and one won out of it. Yeah, it was Viola Davis, who snatched the most prestigious award for her supporting actress role. Originally the film based on the stage play of the same name. It is a drama takes place in the 50s about a hard working family man, Troy. His past was not very good, which makes him a little arrogant when it comes to raining his boy. Marrying Rose was the best ever thing happened in his life. Though it was not a perfect family. The differences between them is what later bring twist and turns in the tale before heading for the final of the final act. A very simple drama on the fine topic. Most of the film was just a conversation or arguments. And most of the film was little slow moving with the very long overall runtime. If you can manage that, you can enjoy it. If you are a drama genre fan, then you will be more than happy for giving it a try. One of the best drama films of the year, yet not the greatest. It's all finger points at the performances. Those magnificent actors displayed magnificent show. Nearly 35 years old screenplay and 70 years old timeline, still looked the same and powerful. Despite the film's success and poured praises, I don't think it is for everyone. Definitely young generations won't enjoy it. It is mainly for families. _6/10_