Knives Out(2019)
“Hell, any of them could have done it.”
Overview
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.
Director
Rian Johnson
Studio
MRC
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$313M
Cast
Daniel Craig
as Benoit Blanc
Chris Evans
as Ransom Drysdale
Ana de Armas
as Marta Cabrera
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Linda Drysdale
Michael Shannon
as Walt Thrombey
Don Johnson
as Richard Drysdale
Toni Collette
as Joni Thrombey
LaKeith Stanfield
as Lieutenant Elliott
Christopher Plummer
as Harlan Thrombey
Katherine Langford
as Meg Thrombey
Jaeden Martell
as Jacob Thrombey
Riki Lindhome
as Donna Thrombrey
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Spanish
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$313M
Production Companies
MRC • T-Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Knives Out?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Knives Out (2019).
What is Knives Out about?▼
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.
Who directed Knives Out?▼
Knives Out was directed by Rian Johnson and released in 2019. It is a comedy, crime, mystery film.
How long is Knives Out?▼
Knives Out has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Knives Out?▼
The cast of Knives Out includes Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera, Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale, Michael Shannon as Walt Thrombey and more.
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