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Fences
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
Genres
Drama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$24000000
Revenue
$64400000
Runtime
139 min
Release Date
2016-12-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2679
Vote Average
6.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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