Charles tells Karl a story about his old Mercury and the hairy-armed girl who let him down. In this scene: Charles Bushman (J.T. Walsh), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
Charles tells Karl a story about his old Mercury and the hairy-armed girl who let him down. In this scene: Charles Bushman (J.T. Walsh), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
Linda and Vaughan have their reservations about Karl after Vaughan introduces him as his new friend. In this scene: Linda Wheatley (Natalie Canerday), Vaughan Cunningham (John Ritter), Frank Wheatley (Lucas Black), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
It's "family time," which means Linda and Frank get to spend the evening listening to Doyle's colorful opinion on Vaughn, Frank and fixing his own supper. In this scene: Doyle Hargraves (Dwight Yoakam), Linda Wheatley (Natalie Canerday), Frank Wheatley (Lucas Black), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), Charles Bushman (J.T. Walsh)
While sitting outside of the laundry mat, Karl makes an unlikely new friend. In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), Frank Wheatley (Lucas Black)
Despite the quarter-sized blister on her heal, it seems that Linda didn't have all that bad of a time on she and Karl's date. In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), Melinda (Christy Ward)
Jerry visits Karl at work, making sure that he's doing alright in the outside world. In this scene: Jerry Woolridge (James Hampton), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
During his interview, Karl retells the story of his crime as calmly and contently as he would read the Bible. In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
A game of football strengthens the bond between Karl and Frank. In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), Frank Wheatley (Lucas Black)
25 Years after committing an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl finally returns home. Once there, he's befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother, but when his newfound peace is shattered by the mother's abusive boyfriend, Karl is suddenly placed on a collision course with his past. Starring, in alphabetical order: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black
As Karl attempts to enjoy his first taste of freedom, it's clear functioning in the outside world is going to take some serious adjusting. In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
In the garage, Frank and Karl enjoy some potted meat with a side of great company. In this scene: Frank Wheatley (Lucas Black), Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton)
In this scene: Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), Vaughan Cunningham (John Ritter), Doyle Hargraves (Dwight Yoakam)
Roy has some explaining to do after a mix-up on the factory line has cat owners in a tizzy. In this scene: Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Fred (Chelcie Ross), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Candy (Charlize Theron)
Complications arise after Lonnie Earl enters himself into a steak eating contest. In this scene: Candy (Charlize Theron), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Hodie at the Big Texan (Hody Porterfield)
Secrets and lies come to light threatening to tear apart the bond the couples once had. In this scene: Candy (Charlize Theron), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Bell Hop (David Koechner)
A late night swim and a couple wine coolers has Candy questioning Darlene and Lonnie Roy's relationship. In this scene: Candy (Charlize Theron), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Roy (Patrick Swayze)
Upon arriving in Reno, the gang settles into their new suite. In this scene: Bell Hop (David Koechner), Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Candy (Charlize Theron), Roy (Patrick Swayze)
Lonnie Earl has the impression that laws don't apply to him, he may be right. In this scene: Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Candy (Charlize Theron), Russell (Brent Briscoe), Boyd (Mark Fauser)
A simple glance between Candy and Lonnie Earl sets the stage for a major blowout between the couples. In this scene: Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Candy (Charlize Theron), Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Bell Hop (David Koechner)
Lonnie Earl and Darlene don't see eye to eye when it comes to their relationship. In this scene: Darlene (Natasha Richardson), Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Candy (Charlize Theron), Roy (Patrick Swayze)
Roy and Darlene finally realize they have been taken for granted and deserve better. In this scene: Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Candy (Charlize Theron), Roy (Patrick Swayze), Darlene (Natasha Richardson)
Lonnie Earl's "game" isn't what it used to be. In this scene: Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton), Brenda (Penelope Cruz), Roy (Patrick Swayze)
