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Antwone Fisher

Play trailer 2:34 Poster for Antwone Fisher PG-13 Released Jan 10, 2003 2h 0m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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77% Tomatometer 148 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
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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Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.

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Barbara Ellen The 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 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Devastating story of abuse based on real life. Rated: 4/5 Dec 21, 2010 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Washington makes his directorial debut with Antwone Fisher, a fact-based biography that deftly pulls the heartstrings. Granted, it covers no new ground that other psychiatrist/patient films haven't gone before. Rated: 3/4 Jun 19, 2003 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Eric D. Snider eFilmCritic.com Rated: 4/5 Jul 2, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Success in 2 hours even!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Language, Child Abuse, Mature Thematic Material and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $21,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Jerod S Denzel covers abuse and the importance of family in his directorial debut. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Great characters and directing. Tim Treakle Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Colin M How upbringing affects a person. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Denzel Washington

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Derek Luke

Antwone Fisher

Joy Bryant

Cheryl

Denzel Washington

Jerome Davenport

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Berta Davenport

Earl Billings

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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 Searchlight Pictures
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 10, 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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