List of accolades received by Fences (film)
The film Fences, a 2016 American period drama directed by Denzel Washington and based on August Wilson's 1985 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, garnered numerous awards and nominations. This entry details the significant accolades received by the film, its cast, and crew.
Major Awards and Nominations:
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Academy Awards: Nominated for four awards: Best Picture, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Viola Davis won the award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Golden Globe Awards: Nominated for two awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Denzel Washington) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Viola Davis won the award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Screen Actors Guild Awards: Won one award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Viola Davis). The film was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
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British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA): Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis).
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Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Viola Davis won the award for Best Supporting Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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NAACP Image Awards: Won Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Denzel Washington), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Viola Davis).
Other Notable Awards and Nominations:
In addition to the major awards listed above, Fences received recognition from various film critics associations and festivals, including:
- African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
- Black Film Critics Circle
- Satellite Awards
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association
The film's screenplay, adapted by August Wilson himself, received particular praise and recognition, as did the performances of Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, who had both previously starred in the Broadway revival of Fences. Davis's performance was especially lauded, earning her near-universal acclaim and multiple awards.