


Sling Blade at a glance
Sling Blade is a 1996 drama film, running 2h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1996-08-30
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 910 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmKarl 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.
Cast
14 names
Billy Bob ThorntonKarl Childers
Dwight YoakamDoyle Hargraves
J.T. WalshCharles Bushman
John RitterVaughan Cunningham
Lucas BlackFrank Wheatley
Natalie CanerdayLinda Wheatley
James HamptonJerry Woolridge
Robert DuvallKarl's Father
Rick DialBill Cox
Brent BriscoeScooter HodgesQuestions about Sling Blade
Quick answersWhere can I watch Sling Blade in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Sling Blade is listed on Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Sling Blade suitable for children?
Sling Blade is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Sling Blade on PelisPlus UK?
Sling Blade has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is Sling Blade?
Sling Blade runs for 2h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Sling Blade trailer?
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