

Antwone Fisher
2002-12-19 · 120 min · ★ 7.0
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Denzel Washington
- Production companies
- Mundy Lane Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 23,400,000
Top Cast
Denzel WashingtonDr. Jerome Davenport
Derek LukeAntwone Fisher
Malcolm David KelleyAntwone Fisher Age 7
Cory HodgesAntwone Fisher Age 14
Viola DavisEva May
Joy BryantCheryl Smolley
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBerta Davenport
Leonard Earl HowzePork Chop
Kente ScottKansas City
Kevin ConnollySlim
Rainoldo GoodingGrayson
Novella NelsonMrs. Tate
Stephen SneddenBerkley
Sung KangReceptionist
Yolonda RossNadine
James BrolinThe Captain (uncredited)
Jenifer LewisAunt Mary Williams (uncredited)
Charles RobinsonHoward
Earl BillingsUncle James
Vernee WatsonAunt AnnetteTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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