Antwone Fisher
2002 · Movie · PG-13 · 120 min · ★ 6.9 · 70% critics
A young sailor with a volatile temper is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. At first he resists opening up, but with guidance he shares a painful childhood, starting a quest to find the family he never knew and to begin healing.
Based on Finding Fish
Also known as The Antwone Fisher Story · Finding Fish
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-12-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (559 votes)
About
You’ll likely like this heartfelt, uplifting drama if you enjoy character-driven true-life resilience like Rudy or October Sky; Not for you if you want plot surprises or a lighter, less emotional watch.
Pros: deeply moving true-story drama; strong emotional performances; inspiring search for belonging | Cons: at times formulaic sentiment; some romance feels underdeveloped; can feel a bit safe
Themes
- child abuse
- hope
- u.s. navy
- biography
- based on true story
- psychiatrist
- sailor
- child abandonment
- autobiographical
- black american
- based on real person
Awards & recognition
- Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award · 2003
Cast & crew
Denzel Washington
as Dr. Jerome Davenport
Derek Luke
as Antwone Fisher
Malcolm David Kelley
as Antwone Fisher Age 7
Cory Hodges
as Antwone Fisher Age 14
Viola Davis
as Eva May
Joy Bryant
as Cheryl Smolley
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Berta Davenport
Leonard Earl Howze
as Pork Chop
- KS
Kente Scott
as Kansas City
Kevin Connolly
as Slim
Directed by Denzel Washington