Sling Blade Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Sling Blade, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Sling Blade (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A simple man. A difficult choice.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers; Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves; J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman; John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham; Lucas Black as Frank Wheatley; Natalie Canerday as Linda Wheatley; James Hampton as Jerry Woolridge; Robert Duvall as Karl's Father
About Sling Blade
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sling Blade?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of Sling Blade?
Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers; Dwight Yoakam as Doyle Hargraves; J.T. Walsh as Charles Bushman; John Ritter as Vaughan Cunningham; Lucas Black as Frank Wheatley; Natalie Canerday as Linda Wheatley; James Hampton as Jerry Woolridge; Robert Duvall as Karl's Father
Is this Sling Blade guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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