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Fences

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

6.9(2,803)20162h 19m
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Where to watch Fences in Canada

Fences is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About Fences

Fences is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Denzel Washington, starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen McKinley Henderson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 2,803 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fences in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

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Themes & keywords

garbageman war veteranbaseballfatherbased on play or musicalfamily relationshipsracismpittsburgh, pennsylvanialife storyfather son relationshipsentimentalintenseempathetic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fences in Canada?+

In Canada, Fences is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Fences on Netflix?+

Fences is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Fences?+

Fences has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in Fences?+

Fences stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo and Russell Hornsby.

When did Fences come out?+

Fences is a 2016 movie directed by Denzel Washington.

What genre is Fences?+

Fences is Drama film.

Who directed Fences?+

Fences was directed by Denzel Washington.

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