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Antwone Fisher

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Antwone Fisher

PG-13

Released Jan 1, 2003

2h 0m

Drama

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The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his new doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

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Critics Consensus

Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.

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Barbara Ellen

Times (UK)

There is such a thing as under-acting to a point where you exude the charisma of a plant pot. The directing goes the same way, plodding along conscientiously but without any spark -- one can sense the cameras splintering out of sheer boredom.

Jan 2, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Devastating story of abuse based on real life.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 21, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

A number of American films in recent years have essentially argued not merely for an individual solution to a patently social problem, but that one must make one's way and leave the others ... behind and the existing order unchallenged.

Feb 16, 2021

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

a very powerful drama that doesn't just tug at the heartstrings, but yanks them hard

Rated: 5/5

Jan 10, 2016

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Eric D. Snider

eFilmCritic.com

Rated: 4/5

Jul 2, 2012

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Horror fan 4

What a heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Great characters and directing. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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Kyle M

Denzel Washington’s directorial debut is just as representational in handling Antwone Fisher’s therapeutic writing through their respective characters’ influential dynamic in confronting hidden confident strengths that are definitively rooted. Bolstered by precisive performances and emotional resonance built by thematic engagement, the layered story about confrontational healing of the self is cheerfully inspiring to a routine degree. (B+)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

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Colin M

How upbringing affects a person.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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A.L.Jude P

THis is the true to life psychology drama truly and an incredible film could recommend to everyone

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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steve d

Heartfelt and beautifully acted.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Fred S

Deep hearttouching drama about terrible childhood affecting and leading life. Nice acting and sweet happyend. One of my personal favorites. ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his new doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Director: Denzel Washington
Producer: Todd Black, Randa Haines, Denzel Washington
Screenwriter: Antwone Fisher
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: Antwone Fisher Productions [us], MDP Worldwide, Mundy Lane Entertainment, Hofflund/Polone
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Child Abuse|Mature Thematic Material|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.1M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital

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