USA / Germany / Canada,
2005, 96 min
(Alternative: 92 min)
Directed by:
David CronenbergScreenplay:
Josh OlsonCinematography:
Peter SuschitzkyComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Peter MacNeill, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Kyle Schmid, Aidan Devine, Morgan Kelly (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father (Viggo Mortensen) commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2006 - William Hurt (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2006 - Josh Olson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2006 - Josh Olson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
César Awards
- 2006 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 2006 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2006 - Maria Bello (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2006 - Maria Bello (Best Supporting Actress)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2005 - William Hurt (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2005 - Best Film
- 2005 - David Cronenberg (Best Director)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2005 - William Hurt (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2005 - Maria Bello (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2005 - Best Film
- 2005 - David Cronenberg (Best Director)
- 2005 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
The Saturn Awards
- 2006 - Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- 2006 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2006 - William Hurt (Best Supporting Actor)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2005 - David Cronenberg (Golden Palm - Official Competition)