Sling Blade (1996)
Overview
Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.
Where to watch Sling Blade
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Italy | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Sling Blade in 23 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Sling Blade about?
Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man, has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, he is deemed fit to be released into the outside world. Sling Blade is a Drama movie, released on 1996-08-30, runtime 135 minutes.
Is Sling Blade worth watching?
TMDB users rate Sling Blade 7.5 out of 10 from 911 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Sling Blade?
In the United Kingdom, Sling Blade can be bought from Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Billy Bob Thornton
Cast
- Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers
- Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves
- J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman
- John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham
- Lucas Black as Frank Wheatley
- Natalie Canerday as Linda Wheatley
- James Hampton as Jerry Woolridge
- Robert Duvall as Karl's Father
- Rick Dial as Bill Cox
- Brent Briscoe as Scooter Hodges
- Christine Renee Ward as Melinda
- Sarah Boss as Marsha Dwiggins
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Sources
Details and the 7.5/10 rating from Sling Blade on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.