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Antwone Fisher

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78% Tomatometer 147 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) 01/02/2018
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. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/21/2010
4/5
Devastating story of abuse based on real life. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 06/19/2003
3/4
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. Go to Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site 02/16/2021
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. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 01/10/2016
5/5
a very powerful drama that doesn't just tug at the heartstrings, but yanks them hard Go to Full Review Eric D. Snider eFilmCritic.com 07/02/2012
4/5
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Morgan M. @mmurrell27 Nov 9 Heartbreakingly beautiful! Derek Luke’s performance is one I’ll never forget. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 7 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Stephen C @bob25009 08/14/2025 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 07/11/2025 Denzel covers abuse and the importance of family in his directorial debut. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life 08/08/2024 What a heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Great characters and directing. Tim Treakle See more Kyle M @RT77296778 07/16/2024 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+) See more 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

James

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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
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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