A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 60 wins & 122 nominations total
- Evangelist Preacher
- (as Leslie Boone)
- Troy's Father
- (uncredited)
- Courthouse Worker
- (uncredited)
- Angelo the Italian Server
- (uncredited)
- Watermelon Salesman
- (uncredited)
- Student
- (uncredited)
- Towns person
- (uncredited)
- Garbage Man
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- Trivia"Fences" opened on Broadway in 1987, winning the Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Actor (James Earl Jones), and Best Featured Actress (Mary Alice). A revival of "Fences" opened in 2010, winning the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play, Best Actor Denzel Washington, and Best Actress (Viola Davis). All five adult actors reprise their roles in this film adaptation, with Washington also directing.
- GoofsSince Cory's varsity jacket has 1956 on the back, he must have been referring to 1955 as "last baseball season". He mentioned that Sandy Koufax led the league in strikeouts. In fact, Koufax was a rookie in 1955, appeared in only a few games, and struck out only 30 batters. He didn't become a dominating pitcher until 1961, when he led the National League in strikeouts for the first time.
- Quotes
Cory: Hey pa!
Troy: Hmm?
Cory: Can I ask you a question?
[pause]
Cory: How come you ain't never liked me?
Troy: Like you? What law is there sayin' I got to like you?
Cory: None.
Troy: All right then. Don't you eat every day? Answer me when I talk to you! Don't you eat every day?
Cory: Yeah...
Troy: As long as you're in my house you put a "Sir" on the end of it when you talk to me.
Cory: Yes, Sir.
Troy: You eat every day?
Cory: Yes, Sir.
Troy: You got a roof over you head?
Cory: Yes, Sir.
Troy: Got clothes on your back?
Cory: Yes, Sir.
Troy: Why you think that is?
Cory: 'Cause of you?
Troy: [chuckles] Hell, I know it's 'cause of me. But why do you think that is?
Cory: 'Cause you like me?
Troy: Like you? I go outta here every morning, I bust my butt 'cause I like you? You're about the biggest fool I ever saw. A man is supposed to take care of his family. You live in my house, feed your belly with my food, put your behind on my bed because you're my son. It's my duty to take care of you, I owe a responsibility to you, I ain't got to like you! Now, I gave everything I got to give you! I gave you your life! Me and your Mama worked out between us and liking your black ass wasn't part of the bargain! Now don't you go through life worrying about whether somebody like you or not! You best be makin' sure that they're doin' right by you! You understand what I'm sayin'?
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies of 2016 Already Getting Oscar Buzz (2016)
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Box office
- Budget
- $24,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $57,682,904
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $129,462
- Dec 18, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $64,414,761
- Runtime2 hours 19 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1