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A History of Violence
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A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

"Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero."

20051h 36m7.2 TMDb

Directed by David Cronenberg

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

Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Tom Stall / Joey Cusack

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Edie Stall

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Carl Fogarty

William Hurt

William Hurt

Richie Cusack

Ashton Holmes

Ashton Holmes

Jack Stall

Peter MacNeill

Peter MacNeill

Sheriff Sam Carney

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Leland

Greg Bryk

Greg Bryk

Billy

Movie Vibe

Suspense7.8
Emotion7.5
Complexity5.8
Humor5
Realism6.7
Action5
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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