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A History of Violence(2005)

1h 36mDrama, Thriller, CrimeEnglish
7.2/10
3,736 user ratings

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

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Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

as Edie Stall

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

as Carl Fogarty

William Hurt

William Hurt

as Richie Cusack

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

as Jack Stall

Peter MacNeill

Peter MacNeill

as Sheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

as Leland

Greg Bryk

Greg Bryk

as Billy

Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid

as Bobby

Sumela Kay

Sumela Kay

as Judy Danvers

Gerry Quigley

Gerry Quigley

as Mick

Deborah Drakeford

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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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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