Fences is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Fences rated?

Fences is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Fences (2016) runs 2 h 19 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 2,880 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 19 min — ends 10:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 16, 2016
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 2,880 votes
Director: Denzel Washington
Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Fences?: Fences is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Fences rated?: Fences is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Fences a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Fences?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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