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title: "Broken Fences"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/broken-fences-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49262
imdb_id: "tt1196595"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Broken Fences (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/broken-fences-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Broken Fences
Year: 2008
Release Date: March 1, 2008 (US)
Genre: Drama and Western
Runtime: 1h 41m
Plot: Joe, a rancher in the mountains of Colorado, has his life of solitude interrupted when his luckless son gets paroled from prison and moves back in with him, bringing his ill-fated ways along.
Cast:
Jan Van Sickle as Joe Simons
Ryan J. Parker as Dylan Simons
Wesley Walker as Sherrif Brown
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Troy McGatlin

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jan Van Sickle** as *Joe Simons*
- **Ryan J. Parker** as *Dylan Simons*
- **Wesley Walker** as *Sherrif Brown*
- **Bill LeVasseur** as *Cowboy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Broken Fences online?
Broken Fences is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Broken Fences worth watching?
Broken Fences holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Broken Fences and when was it released?
Broken Fences is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Broken Fences?
Broken Fences was directed by Troy McGatlin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Broken Fences — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49262)
- [Broken Fences (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196595/fullcredits/)
- [Broken Fences (2008)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Broken Fences Cast: Jan Van Sickle, Ryan J ... - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/broken-fences/34690/credits/)
- [Broken Fences - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/broken-fences/cast/2000272501/)
- [Broken Fences (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/broken-fences/credits)

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