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Sling Blade

R19962h 15mBilly Bob Thornton
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 85

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"A simple man. A difficult choice."

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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ArkansasRepair ShopSouthernDeath ThreatReligious ArtFather FigureIntellectual Disability

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What is Sling Blade (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in Sling Blade?

Sling Blade stars Billy Bob Thornton (Karl Childers), Dwight Yoakam (Doyle Hargraves), J.T. Walsh (Charles Bushman), John Ritter (Vaughan Cunningham), Lucas Black (Frank Wheatley). The film was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.

How long is Sling Blade?

Sling Blade has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Sling Blade worth watching?

Sling Blade holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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