Derek Luke, Denzel Washington, Joy Bryant

Based on a true story, a biographical drama centering upon Antwone "Fish" Fisher who--once a Sony Pictures security guard--eventually gained fame as an acclaimed writer and a Hollywood producer. In th...( read more  read more... )e earlier part of his life, he was a sailor prone to violent outbursts. On the verge of being kicked out of the Navy for repeated fighting, he 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 rife with abuse. With the help of a Navy psychiatrist, he turns his life around and decides to embark on a search to find the family that abandoned him as a baby. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew. In the course of that search, his life changes dramatically.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Release Date: December 19, 2002

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DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003

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  • November 2, 2007
    A remarkable tale based on a true story, I was gripped from start to finish. Derek Luke, I thought played a fantastic part and it was a good performance from Denzel too, who also Directed the film.

    An emotional account of how someone's present circumstances are a result of th...( read more)eir past, facing your fears and forgiving to enable you to move on.

    VERDICT: A great film which I definitely recommend.
  • September 8, 2007
    A great cast and great performances...
  • July 2, 2007
    Autobiographical movies rarely get more truthfully moving than Antwone Fisher.
  • July 2, 2007
    pretty good.
  • April 24, 2007
    My type of movie
  • November 4, 2009
    Its a true story ....... some individual can change your life forever
  • October 22, 2009
    En väldigt rörande och vacker film fylld av mycket smärta.
  • October 20, 2009
    A really awesome movie about a very sweet boy/man, who suffered a lot during his early years. Loved the movie, the story and the direction and production.
  • September 18, 2009
    Admirable and moving tale of the strength of the human soul and the importance of the people that actually care about us and help us in the most difficult moments of our lives. A small triumph.

    62/100
  • August 31, 2009
    Curious about Denzel 's directing debut and he starred in it as well, I decided to watch this. It is from an adaption of the book Finding Fish, based on the remarkable true memoirs of Antwone Fisher. This is truly a heartfelt story,the story of obstacles overcome. with impressive...( read more) acting from Derek Luke. It is extremely difficult to remain dry eyed for long. A movie that I will not forget easily and a salute is in order.

Critic Reviews


December 25, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

There's a simplicity and heart to Antwone Fisher ... that's extremely appealing. full review

December 20, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Why this story? As it stands, it's the story of a clean-cut kid who becomes an even nicer clean-cut kid. full review

December 20, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A film that begins with the everyday lives of naval personnel in San Diego and ends with scenes so true and heartbreaking that tears welled up in my eyes both times I saw the film. full review

December 18, 2002
Claudia Puig, USA Today

It is an inspirational, heart-tugging story of the kind Oscar might be willing to embrace. full review

December 5, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Washington, in his debut as a director, delivers a solid piece of craftsmanship. full review

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  • bluelaurie
    May 21, 2007
    this is a great story.antwone wrote a sensitive and beautiful poem.i love this movie

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