Sling Blade (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1996 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, Sling Blade is a drame film directed by Billy Bob Thornton, running about 135 minutes. “A simple man. A difficult choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Karl, jeune attardé mental maltraité par ses parents, fanatiques religieux, surprend un jour sa mère avec son amant. Persuadé qu'ils font quelque chose de mal, il les tue. Interné dans un asile pour criminels, il est libéré vingt-cinq ans plus tard contre son gré. Il est engagé comme réparateur et devient l'ami de Frank Wheatley, la premiere personne à l'accepter. Frank convainc sa mère, Linda, de l'accepter chez eux.
Who’s in it. Sling Blade stars Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers, Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves, J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman and John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Sling Blade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sling Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sling Blade tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Sling Blade (1996)?
- In Royaume-Uni, Sling Blade is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sling Blade worth watching?
- Sling Blade holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sling Blade?
- Sling Blade stars Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter and Lucas Black.
- When was Sling Blade released?
- Sling Blade was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.