A History of Violence Image
Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 558 Ratings

Summary: This is the story of a mild-mannered man, named Tom Stall, who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, he lives a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana. But one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes action and saves his customers and friends in the self-defense killings of two-sought-after criminals. Heralded as a hero, Tom's life is changed overnight, attracting a national media circus, which forces him into the spotlight. Uncomfortable with his newfound celebrity, Tom tries to return to the normalcy of his ordinary life only to be confronted by a mysterious and threatening man who arrives in town believing Tom is the man who wronged him in the past. As Tom and his family fight back against this case of mistaken identity and struggle to cope with their changed reality, they are forced to confront their relationships and the divisive issues which surface as a result.
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use.
Production: BenderSpink
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Countries: USA, Germany
Language: English
Home Release Date: Mar 14, 2006
Director Credit
David Cronenberg Director
Writer Credit
John Wagner Graphic Novel
Josh Olson Screenplay
Vince Locke Graphic Novel
Principal Cast Credit
Ed Harris Carl Fogarty
Maria Bello Edie Stall
Viggo Mortensen Tom Stall
Cast Credit
Aidan Devine Charlie Roarke
Ashton Holmes Jack Stall
Bill MacDonald Frank Mulligan
Deborah Drakeford Charlotte
Gerry Quigley Mick
Greg Bryk Billy
Heidi Hayes Sarah Stall
Kyle Schmid Bobby
Peter MacNeill Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie Leland
Sumela Kay Judy Danvers
William Hurt Richie Cusack
Producer Credit
Cale Boyter Executive Producer
Chris Bender Producer
J.C. Spink Producer
Jake Weiner Co-Producer
Josh Braun Executive Producer
Justis Greene Executive Producer
Kent Alterman Executive Producer
Roger Kass Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
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