Posted by jjennison on A History of Violence (2005) R 96 min - Drama, Thriller, Crime - 23 September 2005 Your rating: Not rated yet! An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. Director: David Cronenberg Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Heidi Hayes, Ashton Holmes, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Sumela Kay, Gerry Quigley, Deborah Drakeford, Bill MacDonald, Aidan Devine, Morgan Kelly, Ian Matthews, Jason Barbeck, Bruce Beaton, Neven Pajkic Photos No images were imported for this movie. Storyline An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. Collections: David Cronenberg Tagline: Tom Stall had the perfect life … until he became a hero. Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime Details Official Website: — Country: United States of America, Canada, Germany Language: English Release Date: 23 September 2005 Box Office Budget: $32,000,000 Revenue: $60,740,827 Company Credits Production Companies: New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, DC Comics Technical Specs Runtime: 1 h 36 min