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Sling Blade

5.00

Fair

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description Sling Blade Overview

Sling Blade is a 1996 drama centered on Karl Childers, an intellectually disabled man released from a psychiatric facility after killing his mother and her partner decades prior. The film depicts his burgeoning relationship with a young boy and his mother, set in Arkansas following his release. It features a cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, and Lucas Black.

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Country	United States
Year	1996

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What is Sling Blade?

Sling Blade is a 1996 drama centered on Karl Childers, an intellectually disabled man released from a psychiatric facility after killing his mother and her partner decades prior. The film depicts his burgeoning relationship with a young boy and his mother, set in Arkansas following his release. It features a cast including Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, and Lucas Black.

How good is Sling Blade?

Sling Blade scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Drama Movie category.

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