
A History of Violence(2005)
“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
Overview
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$61M
Cast

Viggo Mortensen
as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria Bello
as Edie Stall

Ed Harris
as Carl Fogarty

William Hurt
as Richie Cusack

Ashton Holmes
as Jack Stall

Peter MacNeill
as Sheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattie
as Leland

Greg Bryk
as Billy

Kyle Schmid
as Bobby

Sumela Kay
as Judy Danvers

Gerry Quigley
as Mick

Deborah Drakeford
as Charlotte
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$61M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • BenderSpink • Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A History of Violence?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A History of Violence (2005).
What is A History of Violence about?▼
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Who directed A History of Violence?▼
A History of Violence was directed by David Cronenberg and released in 2005. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is A History of Violence?▼
A History of Violence has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in A History of Violence?▼
The cast of A History of Violence includes Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack, Maria Bello as Edie Stall, Ed Harris as Carl Fogarty, William Hurt as Richie Cusack, Ashton Holmes as Jack Stall and more.
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