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Knock at the Cabin

2023·Movie
1h 40min·R

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Knock at the Cabin fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Save your family or save humanity. Make the choice.

While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her two fathers are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost.
High-Stakes Psychological ThrillerApocalyptic DreadClaustrophobic SuspenseFamily Under SiegeMoral Dilemma DramaReligious AllegoryUnreliable NarratorsVisceral TensionIsolation Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Knock at the Cabin

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Where can I stream Knock at the Cabin legally?

Knock at the Cabin is included with a subscription to Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Knock at the Cabin worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Knock at the Cabin rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Knock at the Cabin?

1 h 40 min

Knock at the Cabin runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Knock at the Cabin based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Knock at the Cabin?

Critics65
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Knock at the Cabin higher (65) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Knock at the Cabin a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$55 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Knock at the Cabin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, China, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Knock at the Cabin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Knock at the Cabin in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Knock at the Cabin use?

Papa WolfReal After AllDeath by AdaptationThe CynicHelp Mistaken for AttackAsshole VictimThe Needs of the ManyRed Is ViolentBittersweet EndingImprobable Infant SurvivalWell-Intentioned ExtremistMaybe Magic, Maybe Mundaneand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Knock at the Cabin, including Papa Wolf, Real After All, Death by Adaptation.