A History of Violence (2005)

A History of Violence (2005)

⭐ ~7.5/10/10
📅 December 2, 2005 (Canada), December 22, 2005 (USA)
⏱️ 96 minutes

A History of Violence (2005) was released in 1970. The main lead cast includes: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt. The writers behind the story are: Josh Olson, based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke. The movie was created by the producer(s) Jeremy Thomas, Lawrence Bender and director(s) David Cronenberg. It was made with an estimated budget of $30 million. It performed well approximately ~$61 million worldwide at the box office. Filming took place in Ontario, Canada. The main genres of this movie are the following: Crime, Drama, Thriller. It is available in the following languages: English.

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A History of Violence is a taut, emotionally resonant thriller by Cronenberg that probes the shadows lurking behind suburban normality. Viggo Mortensen is compelling as a man haunted by a violent past, while the film builds tension through quiet domestic unease. It’s a powerful, moral meditation on identity, legacy, and the cost of suppressing truth.

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A History of Violence Casts

A History of Violence is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Maria Bello
Maria Bello
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
William Hurt
William Hurt

🎬A History of Violence Directors

David Cronenberg

✍️A History of Violence Writers

Josh Olson
based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke

🎭A History of Violence Producers

Jeremy Thomas
Lawrence Bender

🎞️Genres

Crime
Drama
Thriller

👥Target Audience

Adult (violence, thematic material)

📖Story

A small town diner owner becomes a local hero after thwarting an attempted robbery—but his past quickly resurfaces in violent ways. As threats infiltrate his domestic life, his family and identity unravel in a powerful examination of manhood and redemption.

⏱️Duration

96 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

USA, Canada

📅Release Date

December 2, 2005 (Canada), December 22, 2005 (USA)

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for A History of Violence shooting:

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Ontario, Canada

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch A History of Violence in multiple languages:

English

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
$30 million
Box Office
~$61 million worldwide

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for A History of Violence by IMDB:

~7.5/10
/ 10

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