Antwone Fisher
“Antwone Fisher is at war... with himself.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Antwone Fisher (2002) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-11
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Dr. Jerome Davenport
Derek Luke
Antwone Fisher
Malcolm David Kelley
Antwone Fisher Age 7
Cory Hodges
Antwone Fisher Age 14
Viola Davis
Eva May
Joy Bryant
Cheryl Smolley
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Berta Davenport
Leonard Earl Howze
Pork Chop
Kente Scott
Kansas City
Kevin Connolly
Slim
Rainoldo Gooding
Grayson
Novella Nelson
Mrs. Tate
Stephen Snedden
Berkley
Sung Kang
Receptionist
Yolonda Ross
Nadine
James Brolin
The Captain (uncredited)
Jenifer Lewis
Aunt Mary Williams (uncredited)
Charles Robinson
Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.87x
+$10.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denzel Washington
- Screenplay & Story
- Antwone Fisher
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Antwone Fisher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $12.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.4M
- Production Studios
- Mundy Lane Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denzel Washington
Antwone Fisher
Mychael Danna
Philippe Rousselot
Conrad Buff IV
Denzel Washington, Nancy Paloian, Randa Haines, Todd Black
Department Leadership Roster
Denzel Washington
Director
Tierre Turner
Stunt Coordinator
Antwone Fisher
Writer
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
Denzel Washington
Producer
Randa Haines
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antwone Fisher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Antwone Fisher about?
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.
Who directed Antwone Fisher?
Antwone Fisher was directed by Denzel Washington.
Who stars in Antwone Fisher?
The principal cast of Antwone Fisher includes Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley, Cory Hodges, Viola Davis.
When was Antwone Fisher released and how long is it?
Antwone Fisher was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Antwone Fisher?
Antwone Fisher had a reported production budget of $12.5M and grossed $23.4M at the worldwide box office (1.87 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Antwone Fisher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antwone Fisher was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Antwone Fisher?
Antwone Fisher holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).