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6.9/10 • 2.7K

2016-12-162h 19m

Drama

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.

Directors
Denzel Washington
Editors
Hughes Winborne

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  1. Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington

    Troy Maxson

  2. Viola Davis

    Viola Davis

    Rose Maxson

  3. Stephen McKinley Henderson

    Stephen McKinley Henderson

    Jim Bono

  4. Jovan Adepo

    Jovan Adepo

    Cory Maxson

  5. Russell Hornsby

    Russell Hornsby

    Lyons Maxson

  6. Mykelti Williamson

    Mykelti Williamson

    Gabriel Maxson

  7. Saniyya Sidney

    Saniyya Sidney

    Raynell Maxson

  8. Lesley Boone

    Lesley Boone

    Evangelist Preacher

  9. Christopher Mele

    Christopher Mele

    Deputy Commissioner

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Reno

Jun 15, 2017

6/10

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

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$24,000,000.00
Revenue
$64,400,000.00
Keywords
garbageman war veteranbaseballfatherbased on play or musicalfamily relationshipsracismpittsburgh, pennsylvania1950slife storyfather son relationshipsentimentalintenseempathetic