A History of Violence (2005)
A quiet family man's past unravels with a violent act, exposing a bleak and intimate suspense.
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
How intense is A History of Violence?
A History of Violence is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What A History of Violence feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulintimatebleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream A History of Violence
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is A History of Violence for you?
Is A History of Violence scary?
Only a little. A History of Violence has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is A History of Violence gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is A History of Violence sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A History of Violence OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is A History of Violence?
A History of Violence runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream A History of Violence?
A History of Violence is streaming on Max.
Does A History of Violence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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