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Sling Blade

7.519962h 15mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorBilly Bob Thornton
WriterBilly Bob Thornton
ProducersDavid L. Bushell·Larry Meistrich

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 33 other countries

Sling Blade isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Australia, Belize, Bulgaria, Cyprus and 29 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Billy Bob Thornton

BTBilly Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Karl Childers
DYDwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam
Doyle Hargraves
JWJ.T. Walsh
J.T. Walsh
Charles Bushman
JRJohn Ritter
John Ritter
Vaughan Cunningham
LBLucas Black
Lucas Black
Frank Wheatley
NCNatalie Canerday
Natalie Canerday
Linda Wheatley
JHJames Hampton
James Hampton
Jerry Woolridge
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Karl's Father
RDRick Dial
Rick Dial
Bill Cox
BBBrent Briscoe
Brent Briscoe
Scooter Hodges
CW
Christine Renee Ward
Melinda
SB
Sarah Boss
Marsha Dwiggins

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Sling Blade — streaming FAQ

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