A History of Violence

2005 David Cronenberg 1h 36m
Drama Thriller Crime

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

Cast

Viggo Mortensen Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello Edie Stall
Ed Harris Carl Fogarty
William Hurt Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie Leland
Greg Bryk Billy

Vibes

Energized Heart Pounding Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with A History of Violence

No Country for Old Men 2007
Violence finds you. Two films about men who thought they could outrun it. Watch as a double feature
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Cronenberg's violent identities. Two films about men whose pasts are far darker than anyone suspects. Watch as a double feature

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