Sling Blade

In this 1996 drama, Billy Bob Thornton stars as Karl Childers, a man with an intellectual disability who is released from a psychiatric hospital after serving time for a violent crime he committed as a child. As he attempts to reintegrate into society, Karl forms an unlikely friendship with a young boy and his mother, leading to a series of events that challenge his understanding of right and wrong. The film, which Thornton also directed, received critical acclaim and earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Notably, the movie features strong performances from Dwight Yoakam and John Ritter. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.