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A History of Violence

A History of Violence

Drama • R • 2005 • 1 hr 36 min
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7.2
IMDb
7.4

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

Staring

Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes

Directed By

David Cronenberg

Written By

Josh Olson

Attributes

DarkWatch By Myself

Genre

DramaThrillerCrime

Release Date

September 30, 2005

User Reviews

Carey O’Brien
Carey O’Brien
I really like this movie, not sure why though.
Aaron Partnow
Aaron Partnow
This is literally Coen Brothers meets Sam Raimi. There are so many layers to the family dynamic here. Also the ending is breathtaking.
Alex
Alex
Viggo is amazing in this role. Dark and gritty with a good storyline that isn't cliche. Random fact, the last VHS ever made was this movie.
Luke YaBoi
Luke YaBoi
A thought provoking treatise on how violence can change a person and follow them their entire life. Expect nothing less from Cronenberg.
Greysky Morning
Greysky Morning
I really enjoy this movie about a man running from his past til one day some men show up to rob his store and his life is turned upside down
Mick
Mick
This is Cronenberg at his most adept, and Mortensen’s performance is one of real restraint, until it isn’t. Amazing film.
Ben Ward
Ben Ward
Very riveting movie. Suspenseful. Forgettable story though.
Alan John Gerstle
Alan John Gerstle
31/2* Dark, mystery thriller about bartender whose past catches up with him. Ed Harris & Bill Hurt play enigmatic, menacing mobsters.
Ari
Ari
Easy to follow plot, but still made me feel empty just like any other Cronenberg films
Jovan Petrović
Jovan Petrović
Great special effects and performance by Vigo Mortensen

Stats

Ratings
214 (2%)
1,170 (12%)
5,715 (59%)
2,521 (26%)
7.2 – Based on 9.6k ratings
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Dark
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20%
77%
3%
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Trailer A History of Violence - english

Cast & Crew

David Cronenberg
David
Cronenberg
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo
Mortensen
Maria Bello
Maria
Bello
Ed Harris
Ed
Harris
William Hurt
William
Hurt
Ashton Holmes
Ashton
Holmes
Peter MacNeill
Peter
MacNeill
Stephen McHattie
Stephen
McHattie
Greg Bryk
Greg
Bryk
Kyle Schmid
Kyle
Schmid
Sumela Kay
Sumela
Kay
Josh Olson
Josh
Olson

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