Sling Blade
1996, English. Directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 908 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Billy Bob ThorntonDirector
- Billy Bob ThorntonKarl Childers
- Dwight YoakamDoyle Hargraves
- J.T. WalshCharles Bushman
- John RitterVaughan Cunningham
- Lucas BlackFrank Wheatley
- Natalie CanerdayLinda Wheatley
- James HamptonJerry Woolridge
- Robert DuvallKarl's Father
- Rick DialBill Cox
- Brent BriscoeScooter Hodges
- Christine Renee WardMelinda
- Sarah BossMarsha Dwiggins
Details
- Released
- 30 August 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $34M
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Sling Blade: quick answers
Is Sling Blade worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 908 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Sling Blade have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sling Blade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Sling Blade suitable for kids?
Sling Blade is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Sling Blade?
If you liked Sling Blade, try Elmer Gantry, Come Sunday, I Can Only Imagine.
Who directed Sling Blade?
Sling Blade (1996) was directed by Billy Bob Thornton and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh.