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A History of Violence

R20051h 36mDavid Cronenberg
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 82

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

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

DramaThrillerCrime
Small TownHeroRobberyIndiana, UsaDistrustPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDual IdentityDouble LifeFightIdentity

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Frequently asked questions

What is A History of Violence (2005) about?

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

Who stars in A History of Violence?

A History of Violence stars Viggo Mortensen (Tom Stall / Joey Cusack), Maria Bello (Edie Stall), Ed Harris (Carl Fogarty), William Hurt (Richie Cusack), Ashton Holmes (Jack Stall). The film was directed by David Cronenberg.

How long is A History of Violence?

A History of Violence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated R.

Is A History of Violence worth watching?

A History of Violence holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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