A History of Violence
“Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.”
Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A History of Violence (Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-26
Top Cast
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Viggo Mortensen
Tom Stall / Joey Cusack
Maria Bello
Edie Stall
Ed Harris
Carl Fogarty
William Hurt
Richie Cusack
Ashton Holmes
Jack Stall
Peter MacNeill
Sheriff Sam Carney
Stephen McHattie
Leland
Greg Bryk
Billy
Kyle Schmid
Bobby
Sumela Kay
Judy Danvers
Gerry Quigley
Mick
Deborah Drakeford
Charlotte
Heidi Hayes
Sarah Stall
Aidan Devine
Charlie Roarke
Bill MacDonald
Frank Mulligan
Michelle McCree
Jenny Wyeth
Ian Matthews
Ruben
R.D. Reid
Pat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.92x
+$29.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Olson
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- A History of Violence
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Media I! Filmproduktion München & Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
Josh Olson, Vince Locke, John Wagner
Howard Shore
Peter Suschitzky
Ronald Sanders
Cale Boyter, Josh Braun, Roger Kass, Kent Alterman, Justis Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Carol Spier
Production Design
David Cronenberg
Director
Chris Bender
Producer
J.C. Spink
Producer
Josh Olson
Screenplay
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Design
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Berardi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aaron Weintraub
Visual Effects Supervisor
Duncan McLeod
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A History of Violence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A History of Violence about?
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Who directed A History of Violence?
A History of Violence was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in A History of Violence?
The principal cast of A History of Violence includes Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes.
When was A History of Violence released and how long is it?
A History of Violence was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of A History of Violence?
A History of Violence had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $61.5M at the worldwide box office (1.92 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for A History of Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A History of Violence was composed by Howard Shore.
Is A History of Violence based on a book or true story?
A History of Violence is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Vince Locke", Graphic Novel: "John Wagner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A History of Violence?
A History of Violence holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).