The Verdict
"Knives Outsharpens old murder-mystery tropes with a keenly assembled suspense outing that makes brilliant use of writer-director Rian Johnson's stellar ensemble."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Knives Out is a visionary Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama film directed by the acclaimed Rian Johnson (Rian Johnson). Released in theaters on Nov 27, 2019, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment and distributed by Lionsgate Films, the film features a runtime of 2h 10m.
The story follows the circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth. Leading the cast are star performers Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated PG-13 for Drug Material|Brief Violence|Sexual References|Some Strong Language|Thematic Elements, Knives Out delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Knives Outsharpens old murder-mystery tropes with a keenly assembled suspense outing that makes brilliant use of writer-director Rian Johnson's stellar ensemble."
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Critic Reviews
"Knives Outis never, ever dull and offers the kind of classy entertainment we could use more of on the big screen. And I have a feeling we'll see more of Daniel Craig's colorful character down the road."
""Knives Out," in the end, believes earnestly in the whodunit, it just wants to turn it inside out. To say more about that would spoil the fun. But keep an eye here, and elsewhere, on de Armas."
"At two hours and 10 minutes the film's on the long side, but it's an entertaining enough pastiche and we haven't had enough of these in the cinema lately. The production design of the cluttered house is fabulous."
"It's murder by death in Knives Out, a delightful mystery further buoyed by a marvelous performance from Daniel Craig."
"Knives Out sees Johnson at his absolute best. He turns the whodunnit into a why-dunnit and back again, creating a fast-paced, gripping tale rich with hilarious characters and a hell of a lot of heart."
"Not only is it so tightly written so as to sufficiently fit several characters into the story, but it is wickedly smart in how it approaches its mystery too."
Audience Reviews
it was fun. captain von trap, bond and captain America were very good
Incredibly casted, and wildly entertaining, 'Knives Out' is a fantastic murder mystery! The story is excellent and extremely funny. There are a lot of strong themes regarding wealth and privilege that are very well done. And above all, Daniel Craig is absolutely hilarious in this.
Exciting and intriguing!
who doesn't love a good mystery movie.
cant wait to see the new one soon!
Phenomenal, as always. One of the best written movies ever, by far. The tightest script, every nuance is pure perfection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Knives Out released?
Knives Out hit theaters on Nov 27, 2019, Wide. It became available for streaming on Jun 12, 2020.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 10m. It falls under the Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Knives Out?
The movie is directed by Rian Johnson. The script was penned by Rian Johnson.
Who are the main actors in Knives Out?
The top billed cast includes:
- Rian Johnson as Director
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale
- Ana de Armas as Marta
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale
Why is Knives Out rated PG-13?
It is rated PG-13 (Drug Material|Brief Violence|Sexual References|Some Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Which studio produced the movie?
Knives Out was produced by FilmNation Entertainment and distributed worldwide by Lionsgate Films.
About the movie
NEWThe circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth.
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Producers
- Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Jonathan Golfman, Brye Adler
- Screenwriter
- Rian Johnson
- Distributor
- Lionsgate Films
- Production
- FilmNation Entertainment
- Genre
- Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama
- Release Date
- Nov 27, 2019, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- PG-13
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Flat (1.85:1)