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A History of Violence (2005)

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A History of Violence (2005)

Overview

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


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

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


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film explores the complex, often inescapable nature of violence and its impact on identity and family without explicitly promoting a left- or right-leaning ideological solution or critique, thus maintaining a neutral stance.

The film features a predominantly white cast without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on a story of hidden pasts and violence within a conventional family structure.

Secondary

A History of Violence does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is on themes of violence, identity, and family, with no elements pertaining to queer representation.

The film "A History of Violence" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a man's hidden violent past and its impact on his family, without engaging with transgender identity or experiences.

The film focuses on male characters engaging in direct physical combat. While female characters are present and witness violence, none are depicted defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.

The film is an adaptation of a graphic novel. All major characters, including Tom Stall, Edie Stall, and the antagonists, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed as a different gender than their canonical depiction.

The film "A History of Violence" is an adaptation of a graphic novel. All major characters, including Tom Stall, Sarah Stall, and Richie Cusack, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source material. No character's race was altered from the original canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.4
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7.2

Critic Ratings

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8.8
Metacritic logo
8.2

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