Sling Blade
"A simple man. A difficult choice."
Originally released in 1996. Sling Blade is a drama film. directed by Billy Bob Thornton. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, and J. T. Walsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (837 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.1M
28.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Karl Childers
Dwight Yoakam
as Doyle Hargraves
J. T. Walsh
as Charles Bushman
John Ritter
as Vaughan Cunningham
Lucas Black
as Frank Wheatley
Natalie Canerday
as Linda Wheatley
James Hampton
as Jerry Woolridge
Robert Duvall
as Karl's Father
Rick Dial
as Bill Cox
Brent Briscoe
as Scooter Hodges
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $34,100,000
Production Companies
- Miramax
- The Shooting Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sling Blade about?
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 d...
Who directed Sling Blade?
Sling Blade was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Sling Blade released?
Sling Blade was released on August 30, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sling Blade?
The main cast of Sling Blade includes Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black.
Is Sling Blade worth watching?
Sling Blade has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 837 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.