Sling Blade
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About Sling Blade
Sling Blade is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Billy Bob Thornton. The cast is led by Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 900 ratings.
Sling Blade was produced by Miramax and The Shooting Gallery and made in United States of America. It was released on August 30, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Writers
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Release date
- August 30, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- Miramax, The Shooting Gallery
Sling Blade cast & crew
Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton and written by Billy Bob Thornton.
The cast features Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers, Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves, J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman, John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham, Lucas Black as Frank Wheatley, and Natalie Canerday as Linda Wheatley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Lanois, cinematography is by Barry Markowitz, and it was produced by Larry Meistrich and Brandon Rosser.
Is Sling Blade worth watching?
Sling Blade holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 888 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Sling Blade is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sling Blade
Billy Bob Thornton
Karl Childers
Dwight Yoakam
Doyle Hargraves
J.T. Walsh
Charles Bushman
John Ritter
Vaughan Cunningham
Lucas Black
Frank Wheatley
Natalie Canerday
Linda Wheatley
James Hampton
Jerry Woolridge
Robert Duvall
Karl's Father
Rick Dial
Bill Cox
Brent Briscoe
Scooter Hodges
Christine Renee Ward
Melinda
Sarah Boss
Marsha Dwiggins
Sling Blade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sling Blade in United States?
Sling Blade is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Sling Blade in?
Sling Blade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is Sling Blade rated?
Sling Blade is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 888 ratings.
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