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Knives Out

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Ana de Armas, LaKeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, and Katherine Langford in Knives Out (2019)
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) 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.
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A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
573K
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POPULARITY
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  • Director
    • Rian Johnson
  • Writer
    • Rian Johnson
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Chris Evans
    • Ana de Armas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rian Johnson
  • Writer
    • Rian Johnson
  • Stars
    • Daniel Craig
    • Chris Evans
    • Ana de Armas
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    • 2.8KUser reviews
    • 484Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 52 wins & 114 nominations total

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    Daniel Craig in Knives Out (2019)
    Toni Collette in Knives Out (2019)
    Ana de Armas in Knives Out (2019)
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    Rian Johnson and Ana de Armas in Knives Out (2019)
    Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Michael Shannon, Riki Lindhome, Jaeden Martell, and Katherine Langford in Knives Out (2019)
    Daniel Craig, Noah Segan, and LaKeith Stanfield in Knives Out (2019)
    Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Christopher Plummer, K Callan, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Riki Lindhome, Ana de Armas, Jaeden Martell, and Katherine Langford in Knives Out (2019)
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    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Benoit Blancas Benoit Blanc
    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Ransom Drysdaleas Ransom Drysdale
    Ana de Armas
    Ana de Armas
    • Marta Cabreraas Marta Cabrera
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Linda Drysdaleas Linda Drysdale
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Walt Thrombeyas Walt Thrombey
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Richard Drysdaleas Richard Drysdale
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Joni Thrombeyas Joni Thrombey
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Lieutenant Elliottas Lieutenant Elliott
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Harlan Thrombeyas Harlan Thrombey
    Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford
    • Meg Thrombeyas Meg Thrombey
    Jaeden Martell
    Jaeden Martell
    • Jacob Thrombeyas Jacob Thrombey
    Riki Lindhome
    Riki Lindhome
    • Donna Thrombeyas Donna Thrombey
    Edi Patterson
    Edi Patterson
    • Franas Fran
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Alan Stevensas Alan Stevens
    K Callan
    K Callan
    • Greatnana Wanettaas Greatnana Wanetta
    Noah Segan
    Noah Segan
    • Trooper Wagneras Trooper Wagner
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Mr. Proofrocas Mr. Proofroc
    Marlene Forte
    Marlene Forte
    • Marta's Momas Marta's Mom
    • Director
      • Rian Johnson
    • Writer
      • Rian Johnson
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    Storyline

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    When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's disfunctional 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. —Lionsgate
    private detectivevomitingwhodunitsuspected suicidemurder mystery638 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Everyone has a motive. No one has a clue.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including brief violence, some strong language, sexual references, and drug material
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Jacob's line "You had sex with my grandpa, you dirty anchor baby!" was improvised by Jaeden Martell, but it was originally lost in the scene since multiple characters were talking and yelling. Michael Shannon noticed this and approached Rian Johnson, telling him that Martell had a killer line, so they made sure to go back and capture it.
    • Goofs
      When Marta turns on to 1209 Columbus Avenue the sign says that the road is a one way road yet when she parks up on Columbus Avenue cars can be seen travelling in both directions.
    • Quotes

      Benoit Blanc: It's a weird case from the start. A case with a hole in the center. A doughnut.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits dogs can be heard barking.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at Six Toronto: Episode dated 7 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      The Inspector
      Written and Performed by Tal Bergman

    User reviews2.8K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Bringing back the classic whoddunit in amazingly entertaining fashion - 8/10 ⭐
    What an excellent film by Rian Johnson; definitely feels like the film he was destined to make. Writing that is slick as hell, sublime performances (most notably Daniel Craig who brings his A-game in a wonderfully charismatic turn), superb editing and wonderfully atmospheric music - all tied together by masterful direction. Will probably be among the most fun you have at a theatre this year and fans of Agatha Christie and old murder mystery stories will have plenty to love here - a nostalgically entertaining time!
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    FAQ21

    • How did Marta get the blood spot on her shoe? She was outside of the room when Harlan killed himself?
    • Is there significance in Blanc's use of pressing the piano key? Is it to just get the attention of the family member being interviewed? Or is he doing it specifically when they've said something important?
    • Is the character name Harlan Thrombey an homage to the Choose Your Own Adventure book "Who Killed Harlowe Thrombey?"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Morning Bell
    • Filming locations
      • Ames Borderland Mansion, 259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
      • T-Street
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $165,363,234
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,769,548
      • Dec 1, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $311,605,581
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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