A History of Violence
R“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
2005·96 min·Released
Studio: BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company, New Line Cinema
7.2TMDb
Theatrical Sep 23, 2005Physical Mar 14, 2006
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Germany · English · USA
Overview
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterJosh Olson
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
Kyle Schmid
Bobby
Sumela Kay
Judy Danvers
Gerry Quigley
Mick
Deborah Drakeford
Charlotte
Heidi Hayes
Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine
Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald
Frank Mulligan
Michelle McCree
Jenny Wyeth
Ian Matthews
Ruben
R.D. Reid
Pat
Morgan Kelly
Bobby's Buddy
Martha Reilly
Shoe Saleswoman
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Keywords
small townherorobberyindiana, usadistrustphiladelphia, pennsylvaniadual identitydouble lifefightidentityself-defensemarriagedinermistaken identityfamily relationshipsirish mobrevengemobsterlawyerattempted robbery
Details
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$61M
TMDb Votes
3,707
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026