A History of Violence
Directed by David CronenbergA mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core.
Where to Watch A History of Violence
Cast of A History of Violence
A History of Violence Ratings & Reviews
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Really enjoyed this. Really feels like a companion piece to Cronenberg-Viggo Mortensen’s Eastern Promises. When family Tom Stall (Mortensen) single-handedly and violently thwarts a robbery at his small town diner, the headlines captures the attention of some dangerous people who believe Tom may not exactly be who he claims. It’s another compelling crime thriller that has Viggo’s character pretending to be something he’s not. I didn’t care for the story when it involved the son. Those aspects felt thinly scripted and the son’s performance came off as a bit melodramatic. Aside from that the cast was excellent with three cheers for Maria Bello. 😍
- RyezooFebruary 14, 2025Really intense, extremely well acted. The cinematography is also gorgeous. I knew I was in for a treat from the opening shot alone. And hot damn those sex scenes! This is such a well crafted and thrilling movie that I need to watch again!
- MrPokeApril 19, 2025Only a few good scenes. Mostly a bore.
- Eric BakkeNovember 5, 2024The violence is brutal and shocking, but it serves a deeper narrative about the cost of secrets and the consequences of past actions. A stellar cast with standout performances from Ed Harris and William Hurt.
