Mending Fences (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2009, Mending Fences is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Bridgewater, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. When big-city TV journalist Kelly Faraday (Laura Leighton) gets fired, she moves back to her Nevada hometown, where a severe drought may force her aging mother, Ruth (Angie Dickinson), to sell the family farm to a casino developer. As Kelly and Ruth sort out old differences, the erstwhile reporter and her ex-beau Walt (David Lee Smith) begin to suspect the casino of manipulating the town's water supply. Stephen Bridgewater directs this drama.
Who’s in it. Mending Fences stars Laura Leighton as Kelly Faraday, Angie Dickinson as Ruth Hanson, Peter Jason as Hank Bentley and David Lee Smith as Walt Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mending Fences has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mending Fences page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mending Fences tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mending Fences (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mending Fences change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mending Fences worth watching?
- Mending Fences holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mending Fences?
- Mending Fences stars Laura Leighton, Angie Dickinson, Peter Jason, David Lee Smith and Shanley Caswell.
- When was Mending Fences released?
- Mending Fences was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
