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.
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Cast & Crew
Billy Bob Thornton
Karl Childers
Dwight Yoakam
Doyle Hargraves
J.T. Walsh
Charles Bushman
John Ritter
Vaughan Cunningham
Lucas Black
Frank Wheatley
Natalie Canerday
Linda Wheatley
James Hampton
Jerry Woolridge
Robert Duvall
Karl's Father
Rick Dial
Bill Cox
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.