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Sling Blade (1996)

Movie135minsRated MA15+

Where to watch Sling Blade in Australia

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Availability checked 3 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

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.

Year
1996
Genres
Drama
Runtime
135mins
Rated
MA15+
Director
Billy Bob Thornton
Top cast
Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter

Sling Blade release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Sling Blade

  • Billy Bob Thorntonas Karl Childers
  • Dwight Yoakamas Doyle Hargraves
  • J.T. Walshas Charles Bushman
  • John Ritteras Vaughan Cunningham
  • Lucas Blackas Frank Wheatley
  • Natalie Canerdayas Linda Wheatley
  • James Hamptonas Jerry Woolridge
  • Robert Duvallas Karl's Father
  • Rick Dialas Bill Cox
  • Brent Briscoeas Scooter Hodges
  • Christine Renee Wardas Melinda
  • Sarah Bossas Marsha Dwiggins
  • Kathy Sue Brownas Theresa Evans
  • Wendell Raffertyas Melvin
  • Bruce Hamptonas Morris
Producer
David L. Bushell, Brandon Rosser
Original Music Composer
Daniel Lanois
Director of Photography
Barry Markowitz

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Sling Blade trailer

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Is Sling Blade on Netflix in Australia?

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Can I watch Sling Blade for free in Australia?

No, Sling Blade is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy Sling Blade in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Sling Blade in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).