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

2016

2h 19m

6.9(2691 votes)

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.

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14 members

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Denzel Washington

Troy Maxson

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Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

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Stephen McKinley Henderson

Jim Bono

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Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

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Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

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Mykelti Williamson

Gabriel Maxson

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Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

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Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

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Christopher Mele

Deputy Commissioner

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Jason Silvis

Garbage Truck Driver

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Tra'Waan Coles

Towns person

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Joe Fishel

Parade Marcher

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Cara Clark

Student (uncredited)

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Daniel James

Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

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