Sling Blade
3.9
(1.7K)
Drama
1996
135 min
R
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.
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"The movie that “discovered” Billy Bob Thornton as a mentally disabled man who is befriended by an abused boy."
Anita Skop
"Dwight Yoakam delivers an amazing performance. "
Kyle Olson
"A very touching film. Definitely recommended!"
Faith Shaffer
"This movie made Billy Bob Thornton a star, deservedly. The writing and directing match the acting in quality, for a solid drama, centered around a story with unique plot points. "
Despondent Hull
"Billy Bob Thornton did great as this character and he made this movie great. Awesome movie"
Elizabeth Sanders
"Not sure why this movie isn't available on any streaming service but I was able to get a copy from my library. I saw this years ago and remembered I loved it. Watching it again years later and I wasn't disappointed. Such a great movie. Highly recommend!"
Jason Pacheco
"So funny."
bradford
"One of the best movies ever. A cult hit."
Doug Nelson
"Mmmmhmmmm, I reckon."
Ryan Marsh
"Real Arkansas accents. John Ritter is amazing."
Jess G
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