Acts of Violence (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2006, Acts of Violence is a documentary film directed by Carolyn Cronenberg, running about 66 minutes.

What it’s about. ACTS OF VIOLENCE is a behind the scenes documentary, structured in a scene by scene breakdown of all the incidents of violence in David Cronenberg's film, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. Directed by Cronenberg's wife, Carolyn Zeifman, who has been married to her subject for more than 26 years, it provides a new insight on the filmmaker -- reputed over the years to be the king of cinematic depravity because of his exploration of graphically violent and sexual themes. The documentary chronicles the easy-going, familial mood that the long time, loyal crew have long attested pervades a Cronenberg set, as well as the many unique challenges of the production and explores the film's many themes of violence, especially in America.

Who’s in it. Acts of Violence stars David Cronenberg as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Acts of Violence sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acts of Violence page.

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Where can I watch Acts of Violence (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Acts of Violence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Acts of Violence worth watching?
Acts of Violence holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Acts of Violence?
Acts of Violence stars David Cronenberg.
When was Acts of Violence released?
Acts of Violence was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.