Antwone Fisher (2003) 

 

Release date: January 10, 2003

Director: Denzel Washington

Writer(s): Antwone Fisher

Starring: Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Joy Bryant 

Estimated budget: $12.5 million

U.S. Box office: $21,078,145

Foreign: $2,289,441

Worldwide: $23,367,586 

 

The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his new doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.