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Fences

6.920162h 19mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorDenzel Washington
WriterAugust Wilson
ProducersTodd Black·Denzel Washington

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Denzel Washington

DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Troy Maxson
VDViola Davis
Viola Davis
Rose Maxson
SHStephen McKinley Henderson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Jim Bono
JAJovan Adepo
Jovan Adepo
Cory Maxson
RHRussell Hornsby
Russell Hornsby
Lyons Maxson
MWMykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Gabriel Maxson
SSSaniyya Sidney
Saniyya Sidney
Raynell Maxson
LBLesley Boone
Lesley Boone
Evangelist Preacher
CMChristopher Mele
Christopher Mele
Deputy Commissioner
JS
Jason Silvis
Garbage Truck Driver
TC
Tra'Waan Coles
Towns person
JFJoe Fishel
Joe Fishel
Parade Marcher

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Fences — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fences?

Fences isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Fences on Netflix?

No, Fences is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Fences on Amazon Prime Video?

Fences isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fences for free?

Fences isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.