A History of Violence (2005)

2005 • R • 96 min • Action, Crime, Drama

A History of Violence (2005) is a action, crime, drama film directed by David Cronenberg. Led by Viggo Mortensen, Produced in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Highly rated with 7.4/10 on IMDb, this movie stands as one of the most memorable action, crime, drama titles of its era. The film runs 96 min. Whether you are discovering it for the first time or revisiting a favourite, A History of Violence delivers exactly what fans of the action, crime, drama genre are looking for.

A History of Violence (2005) poster
★ 7.4 / 10  IMDb
Action Crime Drama
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterJohn Wagner, Vince Locke, Josh Olson
StarsViggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany
Box Office: $31,504,633

About A History of Violence

A History of Violence (2005) is a Action film with strong elements of Crime, Drama, directed by David Cronenberg. The screenplay was written by John Wagner, Vince Locke. The cast features standout performances from Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello, among others.

Leading a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, mild-mannered Tom Stall cherishes his simple, uneventful existence. However, their i…

Ratings & Reviews

7.4/10
IMDb
88%
Rotten Tomatoes
82/100
Metacritic
🏆 Nominated for 2 Oscars. 37 wins & 84 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
David Cronenberg
Writer
John Wagner
Writer
Vince Locke
Actor
Viggo Mortensen
Actor
Maria Bello
Actor
Ed Harris

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A History of Violence about?

Leading a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, mild-mannered Tom Stall cherishes his simple, uneventful existen…

Who directed A History of Violence?

A History of Violence (2005) was directed by David Cronenberg. The film is a action production that showcases the director’s distinctive style.

Who stars in A History of Violence?

The main cast of A History of Violence includes Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris. Their performances are one of the key strengths of the film.

Is A History of Violence worth watching?

Yes, A History of Violence is well worth watching, with strong reviews from both critics and audiences. With an IMDb score of 7.4/10, it has earned its place as a notable action film. It also received significant industry recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 37 wins & 84 nominations total.

How long is A History of Violence?

A History of Violence has a runtime of 96 min. It was released in 2005 and is rated Action, Crime, Drama in terms of genre classification.

Where can I watch A History of Violence?

A History of Violence may be available on major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, or available for digital rental/purchase on platforms like Apple TV, Vudu, or Google Play. Availability varies by region and changes over time.