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Movie Info

Release Date: September 23, 2005
Runtime: 96 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $32,000,000
Revenue: $61,477,797
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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88%
Tomatometer
82
82/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
3,659 votes
⭐
7.4/10
IMDb
272,077 votes
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A History of Violence

2005

"Every secret has a price, every life a story."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Una Historia de Violencia? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 폭λ ₯의 역사? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ζš΄εŠ›ζ•ˆζ‡‰? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π˜ΡΡ‚ΠΎΡ€ΠΈΡ насилия? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: O istorie a violenΘ›ei All international titles (7) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2006 Oscars Best Supporting Actor William Hurt

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $32,000,000
Revenue: $61,477,797
Profit $29,477,797
ROI +92.1% (1.9x)

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A History of Violence is directed by David Cronenberg .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A History of Violence

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  • The film was shot in various locations in Canada, particularly in the city of Toronto, which served as a stand-in for the fictional town where the story takes place.

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  • During a key scene, the use of practical effects for the violence was emphasized to create a more realistic portrayal of the consequences of the characters' actions.

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  • The character of Tom Stall was originally envisioned to be older, but Viggo Mortensen's audition convinced the filmmakers to cast him for the role despite his younger age.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper headline can be spotted that contains a subtle reference to another David Cronenberg film, creating a connection between the two works.

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  • The film explores themes of duality and identity, which are echoed in Cronenberg's earlier films, such as 'Dead Ringers' and 'A Dangerous Method', establishing a thematic link.

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  • During the diner scene where Tom defends himself, a continuity error occurs when the position of the characters changes between shots, leading to a moment that seems inconsistent.

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  • The score of the film features a minimalistic approach, utilizing sparse music to enhance the tension and emotional weight of key scenes, a signature style of composer Howard Shore.

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