DRAMA . 2005 . 1h 36m . 7.2/10

A History of Violence_

"Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero."

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris
Box Office $61.5M
7.2/10
Rating
$61.5M
Box Office
1h 36m
Runtime
2005
Year
PROFITABLE
+92% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
A History of Violence poster
Tom Stall had the perfect life...until he became a hero.

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

WHERE TO WATCH

Apple TV A Apple TV 24 countries
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Box office
A History of Violence earned $61.5M worldwide on a $32.0M budget — a 92% return on investment.
Cast
Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom Stall / Joey Cusack in A History of Violence.
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Year context
A History of Violence was released 21 years ago in 2005.
A History of Violence is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

BOX OFFICE

$32.0M
Budget
$61.5M
Revenue
+92%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Rating
7.2/10 (3,603 votes)
Budget
$32,000,000
Box Office
$61,477,797
Profit
+$29,477,797

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A History of Violence about?
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
How long is A History of Violence?
A History of Violence has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in A History of Violence?
The cast of A History of Violence includes Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes.
How much did A History of Violence make at the box office?
A History of Violence earned $61,477,797 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $32,000,000.
What is the rating of A History of Violence?
A History of Violence has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 3,603 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Thriller Crime
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