About

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

7.5
1,056
Directed by

David Cronenberg

Written by

Josh Olson (Screenplay)
John Wagner (Graphic Novel)
Vince Locke (Graphic Novel)

Runtime

96 minutes

Country

United States of America, Germany, Canada

Language

English

Tagline

Tom Stall had the perfect life … until he became a hero.

Cast

Keywords

marriage family relationships violence diner small town dual identity fight indiana robbery mistaken identity lawyer double life mobster distrust self-defense attempted robbery

Photos

Lists

#760 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

#35 on The 21st Century Most Acclaimed Films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

#448 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire

#59 on The 21st Century’s 100 greatest films BBC

Awards

Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

Oscar nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role William Hurt