Knives Out
2019 | 131 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97%), audiences adore it (7.8/10) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.
Our take: A modern whodunit that revived the all-star murder mystery with wit and a sharp political edge.
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When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
7.8/10 from 15K viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$313 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
2.6 million Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
The Roku ChannelRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Plex
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rian Johnson
- Daniel CraigBenoit Blanc
- Chris EvansRansom Drysdale
- Ana de ArmasMarta Cabrera
- Jamie Lee CurtisLinda Drysdale
- Michael ShannonWalt Thrombey
- Don JohnsonRichard Drysdale
- Toni ColletteJoni Thrombey
- LaKeith StanfieldLieutenant Elliott
- Christopher PlummerHarlan Thrombey
- Katherine LangfordMeg Thrombey