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Knives Out

2019·Movie
2h 11min·PG-13
IMDb7.9Metacritic827.8Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

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Masterful craft, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime, mystery, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Hell, any of them could have done it.

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.
Whodunit RevivalSatirical Class CritiqueSharp Witty DialogueEccentric Ensemble CastGothic Mystery AtmosphereModern Film Noir ElementsFamily Dysfunction DramaClever Plot TwistsHomage to Agatha ChristieStylish Visual Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Rian Johnson, Jessica Lichtner, Bruce Wayne Gillies
Written by:
Rian Johnson
Produced by:
Rian Johnson, Terri Douglas, Mary Vernieu
Composed by:
Matthew Wood, Al Nelson, Al Nelson

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Questions about Knives Out

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Where can I stream Knives Out legally?

PrimefuboTVLionsgate+

Knives Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Knives Out worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Knives Out rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Knives Out?

2 h 11 min

Knives Out runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Knives Out?

Critics90
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Knives Out higher (90) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Knives Out a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$313 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $313 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.

What language is Knives Out in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Knives Out?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Knives Out in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Knives Out use?

Mysterious EmployerBookendsTitle DropTitled After the SongNot-So-Fake Prop WeaponMurder Is the Best SolutionIce-Cream KoanEven Evil Has StandardsThe Alleged CarFlipping the TableBig "NO!"Video Creditsand 259 more

TV Tropes lists 271 storytelling tropes for Knives Out, including Mysterious Employer, Bookends, Title Drop.