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Sling Blade (1996): movie guide
Sling Blade (1996) is a Drama running about 135 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 912 votes. Notable cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-08-30
- Runtime: 135 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-08-30
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What is Sling Blade about?
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.
Cast highlights
Sling Blade features Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-08-30. Runtime: 135 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (912 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Sling Blade on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sling Blade?
- Sling Blade is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Sling Blade?
- Sling Blade runs about 135 minutes.
- Who stars in Sling Blade?
- Cast highlights include Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sling Blade?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Sling Blade?
- Open the Sling Blade page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
