Rent Sling Blade (1996)
4.0 of 5 from 105 ratings
2h 22min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- 25 years after committing an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl (Billy Bob Thornton) is finally returning home. Once there, he is befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother. But when his newfound peace is shattered by the mother's abusive boyfriend (Dwight Yoakam). Karl is suddenly placed on a collision course with his past...
- Actors:
- Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday, James Hampton, Robert Duvall, Rick Dial, Brent Briscoe, Christine Renee Ward, Sarah Boss, Kathy Sue Brown, Wendell Rafferty, Bruce Hampton, Vic Chesnutt, Mickey Jones, Ian Moore, Judy Pryor Trice, Scott Stewart
- Directors:
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Producers:
- David L. Bushell, Brandon Rosser
- Voiced By:
- Bill Glasscock
- Writers:
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Others:
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Studio:
- Miramax
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 11/06/2012
- Run Time:
- 148 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Feature Commentary with Billy Bob Thornton
- Bravo Profiles: Billy Bob Thornton
- A Roundtable Discussion
- Conversations with the talents
- The Return Of Karl
- On The Set
- 1. Billy Bob At Work
- 2. Doyle's Band: The Johnsons
- 3. Doyle Gets Pummeled
- "Doyle's Dead"
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Reviews (2) of Sling Blade
Thoroughly absorbing story of our essential humanity which works on all levels - Sling Blade review by DE
I really enjoyed this film. I thought the story was believable and held me throughout building nicely to a well-anticipated climax. The characters were well contrasted and whilst they seemed to represent obvious 'good' and 'bad' qualities they were also complete enough to provide for an absorbing and thought-provoking interplay. They also appealed well to my natural affections and disaffections as well as to my sense of justice. Billy Bob Thornton was brilliant as the 'retard' Karl. Bearing in mind he also wrote the screenplay and directed the film one can only say it was a real tour de force.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
A serious & sensitive subject is portrayed with great skill. - Sling Blade review by DW
I'd like to say "Thank you" to the people who gave Billy Bob Thornton the backing he needed to get this great story onto our screens. I was watching in fascination as the story developed & I marvelled at his portrayal of Karl. Since this one was made, he's gone on to win praise for many more films but I hold this up to be his best.
Footnote.
American child actors (like "Frank" in this film) are far more skilful than their British counterparts.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.