Fences (2016)
Directed by Denzel Washington · 139 min · Drama
67.8 TOPICAL score · #866 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Fences (2016, directed by Denzel Washington) has a TOPICAL score of 67.8 - ranked 866 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and cast, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Critics: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79. Audiences: TMDB 6.9/10 (2,869 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 38 languages.
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- Critics92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79
- AudienceTMDB 6.9/10 (2,869 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 4 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 38 languages
- Still read57,163 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Denzel Washington (actor #59), Viola Davis (actor #123), Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo
“It received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Davis' performance, Wilson's screenplay, and Washington's performance and direction.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10