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Knocking

2021·Movie
1h 18min

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Knocking fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind and mystery

  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It won't go quiet.

After suffering a traumatic incident, Molly moves into a new apartment to begin her path to recovery, but it’s not long after her arrival that a series of persistent knocks and screams begin to wake her up at night.
Psychological ThrillerIsolation & TraumaSupernatural MysterySlow Burn SuspenseAural HorrorMental BreakdownApartment HorrorAmbiguous RealityIntense Character Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Knocking

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Where can I stream Knocking legally?

Knocking is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandor. 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 Knocking worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Knocking rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Knocking?

1 h 18 min

Knocking runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Knocking?

Critics73
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Knocking higher (73) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Knocking in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Knocking?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Knocking in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.