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A History of Violence poster

A DAVID CRONENBERG FILM

A History of Violence

20051h 36mRMovie

CrimeDramaThriller

IMDb7.4/ 10 · 278.2K votes

TOM STALL HAD THE PERFECT LIFE...UNTIL HE BECAME A HERO.

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Tense
Dark
Thought-provoking
Identity
The underworld
Family

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains graphic violence, strong language and sexual content.

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.2 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Viggo MortensenTom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria BelloEdie Stall

Ed HarrisCarl Fogarty

William HurtRichie Cusack

Ashton HolmesJack Stall

Peter MacNeillSheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattieLeland

Greg BrykBilly

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