After reviewing Fences by Denzel Washington, Movie Myla came up with her favorite lines and movie quotes from the film! Be sure to check out our review of Fences. It is filled with tons of talent and there are some very memorable lines from the film! Be sure to let us know your favorite quote/line! Chances are you came across our post because you have already seen the film!
Fences Movie Quotes
“You forgot I knew you when.”- Jim Bono to Troy Maxson
“Death ain’t nothin’.”- Troy
“I was ready to tangle.”- Troy about death
“Since you have to keep up your vigilance, let me have the bottle.”- Bono
“Troy’s lyin’”- Rose Maxson to Bono
“That ain’t nothin’ but gin talk.”- Bono
“I hit seven home run off of Satchel Paige- can’t get no better than that.”- Troy
“I don’t want him to be like me.”- Troy to Rose about their son, Cory
“The world changes and you can’t even see it.”- Rose to Troy
“I ain’t got no tears. I done spent those.”- Troy
“Do you see how they do me?”- Troy
“That’s the same rose like you is.”- Gabriel to Rose
“I’m ready for the sandwich, Miss Rose.”- Gabriel
“That’s a heavy story, Pop.”- Lyons to Troy
“Don’t you strike out.”- Troy to Cory
“Now tell me where the fence gonna be?” Troy to Bono
“Some people build fences to keep people out. Some people build fences to keep people in.”- Bono explaining to Troy why Rose wants a fence
“I’ve been standing with you.”- Rose to Troy
CAST: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Jovan Adepo, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sydney
DIRECTOR: Denzel Washington
FENCES is directed by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, adapted from Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The film stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Jovan Adepo, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sydney. The film is produced by Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black.
RATING: PG-13
Jennifer McGaha says
My Mom saw this at Christmas and said it was wonderful. It’s on my list of “to watch”
Bryan says
One of the best movies I’ve ever seen ….very meaningful loved it