A History of Violence (2005)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2005, A History of Violence is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by David Cronenberg. The cast includes Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes and Kyle Schmid. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
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Cast & crew
- David CronenbergDirector
- Ed Harrisas Carl Fogarty
- Ashton Holmesas Jack Stall
- Kyle Schmidas Bobby
- Maria Belloas Edie Stall
- Peter MacNeillas Sheriff Sam Carney
- William Hurtas Richie Cusack
- Viggo Mortensenas Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
- Aidan Devineas Charlie Roarke
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Questions about A History of Violence
- What genre is A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in A History of Violence?
- Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A History of Violence?
- David Cronenberg directed A History of Violence.
- How long is A History of Violence?
- A History of Violence runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is A History of Violence worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A History of Violence?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
