Sling Blade 1996
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SplatKarl 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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cast
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as Karl Childers
as Doyle Hargraves
as Charles Bushman
as Vaughan Cunningham
as Frank Wheatley
as Linda Wheatley
as Jerry Woolridge
as Karl's Father
as Bill Cox
as Scooter Hodges
Director:
Writer:
Billy Bob Thornton
Stars:
Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday, James Hampton, Robert Duvall, Rick Dial, Brent Briscoe,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
135 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Sling Blade
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Karl Childers
as Doyle Hargraves
as Charles Bushman
as Vaughan Cunningham
as Frank Wheatley
as Linda Wheatley
as Jerry Woolridge
as Karl's Father
as Bill Cox
as Scooter Hodges
as Melinda
as Marsha Dwiggins
as Theresa Evans
as Melvin
as Morris
as Terence
as Monty Johnson
as Randy Horsefeathers
as Mrs. Woolridge
as Bubba Woolridge
as Woolridge Daughter
as Frostee Cream Boy
as Preacher
as Albert
as Freddy
as Woodridge Secretary
as Walter
as Teenage Boy
as Housekeeper
as Karen
as Ticket Agent
as Old Man (voice)
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