Antwone Fisher (film)

Antwone Fisher is a 2002 American biographical drama film directed by and starring Denzel Washington in his film directing debut. Washington stars in the film as the psychiatrist Jerome Davenport, alongside Hollywood newcomer Derek Luke, who plays the title role (and personally knew the real Antwone Fisher), and former model Joy Bryant, as Fisher's girlfriend. The film marked Luke's film debut.

Antwone Fisher
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDenzel Washington
Written byAntwone Fisher
Based onFinding Fish
by Antwone Fisher
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPhilippe Rousselot
Edited byConrad Buff
Music byMychael Danna
Production
companies
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • Antwone Fisher Productions
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • December 19, 2002 (2002-12-19)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12.5 million
Box office$23.4 million

The film is inspired by a true story, with the real Antwone Fisher credited as the screenwriter and is based on his autobiographical book Finding Fish. The film was produced by Todd Black, Randa Haines, and Washington and features a soundtrack by Mychael Danna.

Black was first inspired to make the film upon hearing the story from Fisher, who was then working as a security guard at Sony Pictures Studios.

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