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Antwone Fisher

2002Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic626.6Rotten Tomatoes78%86%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Antwone Fisher is at war... with himself.

A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Troubled Youth
  • Naval Psychiatry
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Healing Journey
  • Finding Family
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Denzel Washington
Written by
Antwone Fisher
Produced by
Denzel Washington, Todd Black, Randa Haines
Music by
Mychael Danna

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Facts

December 19, 2002 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
December 19, 2002
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Big Eater, Blatant Lies +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Big Eater
  • Blatant Lies
  • Boomerang Bigot
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Character Development
  • Forgiveness
  • Manly Tears
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Parental Abandonment

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Antwone Fisher?"

Questions about Antwone Fisher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antwone Fisher?

Prime

In the United States, Antwone Fisher streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Antwone Fisher worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Antwone Fisher okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Antwone Fisher good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Antwone Fisher plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.