A History of Violence
2005
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Synopsis
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Key facts
Cast
Maria Bello, Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, William Hurt, Peter MacNeill, Viggo Mortensen, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk
Original language
English
First release
September 23, 2005 (United States)
Production companies
BENDERSPINCK PRODUCTION, MEDIA I! FILMPRODUKTION MÜNCHEN & COMPANY
Distributors
New Line Cinema
Based on
A History of Violence
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Pennsylvania
Filming locations
Toronto
Crew
Screenplay
Josh Olson
Producer
Chris Bender, J.C Spink
Cinematography
Peter Suschitzky
Editing
Ronald Sanders
Music
Howard Shore
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2006 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 2005 generic
- National Board of Review 2005 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2005 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Supporting Actress (Maria Bello)
Titles
| Original title | A History of Violence | English |
| Québec French title | Une histoire de violence |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | A History Of Violence (Original Score) - Howard Shore, Jennifer Dunnington, Jonathan Schultz (2005) | 2 releases, 2016: Silva Screen, Silva Screen Records Ltd. |
| CD | A History Of Violence (Original Score) - Howard Shore, Jennifer Dunnington, Jonathan Schultz (2005) | 4 releases, 2005-2006: New Line Records, Silva Screen Records, Silva Screen Records Ltd. |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | September 23, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | September 30, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | September 30, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 30, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | October 5, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 7, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Austria | October 14, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | October 14, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 21, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Norway | October 21, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 27, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 28, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | November 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | France | November 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | November 10, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 10, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | November 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | November 12, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 15, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | November 17, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Poland | November 18, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 24, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | November 24, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | November 25, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | November 25, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Romania | November 25, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | December 1, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Panama | December 8, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 9, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 16, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 16, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Peru | January 5, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | January 13, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 23, 2006 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | March 2, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 3, 2006 |
| Theatrical | India | March 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | March 9, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 11, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | April 7, 2006 |
| Theatrical | KW | September 27, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | April 4, 2007 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | July 26, 2007 |
| Television | Netherlands | May 24, 2008 |
| Television | France | April 22, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | March 14, 2006 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | March 20, 2006 |
| Home video | Hong Kong | March 20, 2006 |
| Home video | Germany | March 24, 2006 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | January 10, 2009 |
| Home video | United States | February 10, 2009 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | March 2, 2009 |
| Home video | Germany | May 24, 2013 |
| Home video | Indonesia | December 1, 2022 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 27, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | David Cronenberg |
| Cast | Maria Bello, Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, William Hurt, Peter MacNeill, Viggo Mortensen, Stephen McHattie (Leland), Greg Bryk (Billy), Kyle Schmid (Bobby), Sumela Kay (Judy Danvers), Gerry Quigley (Mick), Deborah Drakeford (Charlotte), Heidi Hayes (Sarah Stall), Aidan Devine (Charlie Roarke), Bill MacDonald (Frank Mulligan), Michelle McCree (Jenny Wyeth), Ian Matthews (Ruben), R.D. Reid (Pat), Morgan Kelly (Bobby's Buddy), Martha Reilly (Shoe Saleswoman), Jason Barbeck (Richie's Thug), Bruce Beaton (Richie's Thug), Neven Pajkic (Richie's Thug), Brendan Connor (Local TV Reporter), Nick Antonacci (Local TV Reporter), John Watson (Baseball Coach), Don Allison (TV Broadcaster), Brittany Payer (Motel Girl), Mitch Boughs (Kid in Diner), April Mullen (Kid in Diner), George King (Hospital Well-Wisher), Shawn Campbell (Orderly) |
| Screenplay | Josh Olson |
| Producer | Chris Bender, J.C Spink |
| Executive producer | Cale Boyter, Josh Braun, Justis Greene, Kent Alterman, Roger Kass, Toby Emmerich |
| Cinematography | Peter Suschitzky |
| Editing | Ronald Sanders |
| Music | Howard Shore |
| Production design | Carol Spier, James McAteer |
| Visual effects | Aaron Weintraub, Dennis Berardi |
| Sound | Rob Bertola |
| Costumes | Denise Cronenberg |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
