A History of Violence
Directed by David Cronenberg
Starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Sumela Kay
7.2/10
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An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Josh Olson, John Wagner, Vince Locke
- Music
- Howard Shore
- Cinematography
- Peter Suschitzky
- Cast
- William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Sumela Kay, Gerry Quigley, Deborah Drakeford
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Updated July 22, 2026
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