How long is Sling Blade?

Sling Blade is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who is Karl Childers in Sling Blade?

Billy Bob Thornton plays Karl Childers in the film.

What is Sling Blade about?

Mentally disabled Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton) is released from the mental hospital where he has spent most of his life after murdering his mother and her lover. He soon forms a bond with Frank (Lucas Black), a boy whose father committed suicide. When Frank's mother, Linda (Natalie Canerday), lets Karl stay at their house, her cruel boyfriend, Doyle (Dwight Yoakam), tries to get Karl removed. Determined to protect his friend, Karl devises a way to save Frank from years of Doyle's abuse.

Sling Blade

Name: Sling Blade
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-07-10
Duration: 136
Rating: 92

R 2 hr 16 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Sling Blade?: Sling Blade is 2 hr 16 min long.

Who directed Sling Blade?: Billy Bob Thornton

Who is Karl Childers in Sling Blade?: Billy Bob Thornton plays Karl Childers in the film.

What is Sling Blade about?: Mentally disabled Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton) is released from the mental hospital where he has spent most of his life after murdering his mother and her lover. He soon forms a bond with Frank (Lucas Black), a boy whose father committed suicide. When Frank's mother, Linda (Natalie Canerday), lets Karl stay at their house, her cruel boyfriend, Doyle (Dwight Yoakam), tries to get Karl removed. Determined to protect his friend, Karl devises a way to save Frank from years of Doyle's abuse.