Good Fences (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, Good Fences is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in the 1970s, Tom Spader is an attorney who is determined to end what he has dubbed "the colored man's losing streak." When his winning of a high-profile case thrusts him into the limelight, he decides to moves his wife and their two kids out of their mixed lower-middle-class town and into the posh enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Who’s in it. Good Fences stars Danny Glover as Tom Spader, Whoopi Goldberg as Mabel Spader, Marie V. Cruz as Pani Suziharo and Munro Chambers as Billy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Good Fences has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Fences page.

If you liked it. Fans of Good Fences tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Good Fences (2003)?
In US, Good Fences is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Good Fences worth watching?
Good Fences holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Good Fences?
Good Fences stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Marie V. Cruz, Munro Chambers and Mo'Nique.
When was Good Fences released?
Good Fences was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.