A History of Violence 2005

Movie · 2h 36m

17+ Ages 15-17

Editor

Excellent

Director: David Cronenberg

Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Sumela Kay, Gerry Quigley, Deborah Drakeford, Heidi Hayes, Aidan Devine, Bill MacDonald

Drama Thriller Crime

What's the Story?

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

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Moderate

3/5

lots of cussing.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild

2/5

Two friends hare a joint that has cannabis inside it.

Violence & Scariness Heavy

4/5

A man kills three people in a fight. One is shot several times in the chest. Another has his nose beaten back into his skull, with the bone protruding from his forehead. The third is killed by a shotgun blast to the back, leaving his chest blown open and covered in blood.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Extreme

5/5

Tom and Edie have aggressive sex on their staircase, with her panties removed and a clear side view of her buttocks visible. Tom's bare buttocks are also shown as he thrusts, accompanied by extended thrusting and moaning.

Diverse Representations Mild

2/5

Flow & Focus Mild

2/5

Positive Role Models Mild

1/5

Products & Purchases Mild

1/5