A History of Violence
A History of Violence
A History of Violence is a 2005 action thriller film directed by David Cronenberg, based on the 1997 graphic novel of the same name. The story revolves around a family whose peaceful life is disrupted when the father becomes a local hero for thwarting a robbery, leading to a confrontation with his past.
ReleasedSep 23, 2005
Budget$32M
Box Office$61M
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By Attention Score on August 27, 2026
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A History of Violence
1.5
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1
Viggo Mortensen
Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
4.3
2
Ed Harris
Carl Fogarty
3.8
3
William Hurt
Richie Cusack
3.3
4
Maria Bello
Edie Stall
2.2
5
Stephen McHattie
Leland
0.5
6
Kyle Schmid
Bobby
0.4
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