A History of Violence

Movie

2005

1h 36m

English

Drama, Thriller, Crime

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7.3

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

A History of Violence

Movie

2005

1h 36m

English

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Watch on Spectrum On Demand

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

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7.3

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CRITIC SCORE

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Cast

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Viggo Mortensen

Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Edie Stall

Carl Fogarty

Richie Cusack

Jack Stall

Sheriff Sam Carney

Leland

Billy

Bobby

Judy Danvers

Mick

Charlotte

Sarah Stall

Charlie Roarke

Frank Mulligan

Ruben

Pat

Bobby's Buddy

Shoe Saleswoman

Richie's Thug

Richie's Thug

Richie's Thug

Baseball Coach

TV Broadcaster

Kid in Diner

Directed By: David Cronenberg

Written By: Josh Olson (Screenplay)

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aldy says...

10 years ago

A History of Violence was an interesting movie. I found the plot intriguing and it was superbly directed and acted. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it though. My only real complaint is that the scenes with the older son seemed awkward and just inserted for the sake of it at first, but even that ended up serving a purpose later on, though it did ruin my suspension of disbelief earlier on. Besides that, the pacing was really well-done, Mortensen’s fantastic and the violence was thrilling. All the parts of the film work really well and it definitely raises some interesting questions but... I don't know. I guess I'm still sort of mulling it over.

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Horror future #7 says...

7 years ago

A little too slow for my preferences and background doesnt help at all..Nothing special except from Maria's Bello perfomance which was great..Plot is simple and nothing unique. 6,6/10

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luizerl says...

4 years ago

The movie's theme is about past: No matter how much you trie to forget, it'll hunt you. In this movie, we follow the story of a normal guy, named Tom, and his relationship with his family, but everything changes after he react to a trie of assault and murder at the place he works, becoming a local hero. The film is okay, we have good actings, the story mantain us engage.

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hruetannfu647584 says...

one year ago

Not sure what it is about this movie.. but I love it! Watched it like 50 times... It's hit or miss with most people.

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Gimly

6 years ago

Probably Cronenberg's most mundane work, but that's not even remotely a knock against _A History of Violence_. I hear tell that fans of the comic don't much like this big screen re-telling, but I've never read it, so I'm gonna go ahead and really enjoy it anyway.

_Final rating:★★★½ - I rea More

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