Rent Sling Blade (1996)

3.9 of 5 from 106 ratings
2h 22min
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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:
, , , , , , , , , , , Sarah Boss, Kathy Sue Brown, Wendell Rafferty, , , , , Judy Pryor Trice,
Directors:
Producers:
David L. Bushell, Brandon Rosser
Voiced By:
Bill Glasscock
Writers:
Billy Bob Thornton
Others:
Billy Bob Thornton
Studio:
Miramax
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
Awards:

1997 Oscar Best Adapted Screen Play

BBFC:
Release Date:
18/06/2005
Run Time:
142 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Disc 1:
  • Feature Commentary with Billy Bob Thornton
  • Disc 2:
  • Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
  • Bravo Profiles: Billy Bob Thornton
  • A Roundtable Discussion
  • Conversations with the talents
  • The Return Of Karl
  • On The Set
  • Billy Bob At Work
  • Doyle's Band: The Johnsons
  • Doyle Gets Pummeled
  • "Doyle's Dead"
  • Sling Blade Reviews And Articles
Disc 1:
This disc includes the main feature
Disc 2:
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
Bravo Profiles: Billy Bob Thornton
A Roundtable Discussion
Conversations with the talents
The Return Of Karl
On The Set
Billy Bob At Work
Doyle's Band: The Johnsons
Doyle Gets Pummeled
"Doyle's Dead"
Sling Blade Reviews And Articles
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

Spoiler Alert
30/01/2018

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

Spoiler Alert
28/09/2018

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.

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