Sling Blade

Sling Blade

A simple man. A difficult choice.

7.5 /10 842 votes
August 30, 1996 2h 15m Released

Storyline

Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.

Key Information

Director Billy Bob Thornton
Writers Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Bob Thornton
Studio Miramax
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN
Budget $1,200,000

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Cast & Crew

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Karl Childers

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Doyle Hargraves

J. T. Walsh

J. T. Walsh

Charles Bushman

John Ritter

John Ritter

Vaughan Cunningham

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Frank Wheatley

Natalie Canerday

Natalie Canerday

Linda Wheatley

James Hampton

James Hampton

Jerry Woolridge

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Karl's Father

Rick Dial

Rick Dial

Bill Cox

Brent Briscoe

Brent Briscoe

Scooter Hodges

Christine Renee Ward

Melinda

Sarah Boss

Marsha Dwiggins

Frequently Asked Questions

Sling Blade was released on August 30, 1996.

The runtime of Sling Blade is 2h 15m.

Sling Blade is a Drama movie.

Sling Blade has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sling Blade is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.

The main cast of Sling Blade includes Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh.

Sling Blade is originally in English.