Antwone Fisher (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2002, Antwone Fisher is a drama, romance and history film directed by Denzel Washington, running about 120 minutes. “Antwone Fisher is at war... with himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Who’s in it. Antwone Fisher stars Derek Luke as Antwone Fisher, Malcolm David Kelley as Antwone Fisher Age 7, Cory Hodges as Antwone Fisher Age 14 and Denzel Washington as Dr. Jerome Davenport, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Antwone Fisher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Antwone Fisher page.

If you liked it. Fans of Antwone Fisher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Antwone Fisher (2002)?
In US, Antwone Fisher is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Antwone Fisher worth watching?
Antwone Fisher holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Antwone Fisher?
Antwone Fisher stars Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley, Cory Hodges, Denzel Washington and Joy Bryant.
When was Antwone Fisher released?
Antwone Fisher was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.