Sling Blade (1996)
Movie 2h 15m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1996, Sling Blade sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Billy Bob Thornton. The cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall and Lucas Black. The running time is 2h 15m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.
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Cast & crew
- Billy Bob ThorntonDirector
- Billy Bob Thorntonas Karl Childers
- Robert Duvallas Karl's Father
- Lucas Blackas Frank Wheatley
- John Ritteras Vaughan Cunningham
- Dwight Yoakamas Doyle Hargraves
- J. T. Walshas Charles Bushman
- Natalie Canerdayas Linda Wheatley
- James Hamptonas Jerry Woolridge
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Questions about Sling Blade
- What genre is Sling Blade?
- Sling Blade is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Sling Blade?
- Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, Lucas Black, John Ritter, Dwight Yoakam appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Sling Blade?
- Billy Bob Thornton directed Sling Blade.
- How long is Sling Blade?
- Sling Blade runs for 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- Is Sling Blade worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Sling Blade?
- 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.
