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Sling Blade

7.519962h 15m15MovieDrama

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
ProducersLarry Meistrich·Brandon Rosser

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by 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

Which OTT platform streams Sling Blade?

Sling Blade isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sling Blade on Netflix?

No, Sling Blade is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Sling Blade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sling Blade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Sling Blade for free?

Sling Blade isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.