Fences (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Fences is a drama film directed by Denzel Washington, running about 139 minutes. “Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fences stars Denzel Washington as Troy Maxson, Viola Davis as Rose Maxson, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Jim Bono and Jovan Adepo as Cory Maxson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Fences has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fences page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fences tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fences (2016)?
- In US, Fences is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fences worth watching?
- Fences holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fences?
- Fences stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo and Russell Hornsby.
- When was Fences released?
- Fences was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.