A History of Violence

2005 | 1h 36min | 7.2

Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.

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An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

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A History of Violence

2005 | 1h 36min
Crime | Drama | Thriller
★ 7.2
MOVIEVIA.COM
PACING
8.2
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
8.2
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
9.8
Light Dark
VISUALS
4.9
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY • BASED ON GRAPHIC NOVEL • DINER

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