---
title: "Knight and Day"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/knight-and-day-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37834
imdb_id: "tt1013743"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 4951
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Knight and Day (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/knight-and-day-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Knight and Day is a 2010 film that follows a fugitive couple as they embark on a glamorous and occasionally deadly adventure. Throughout the journey, the protagonists encounter shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals that force them to question the true nature of the people around them, including each other. As the pair races across the globe, they find that their survival depends on navigating a complex struggle between truth and trust. The narrative centers on the uncertainty of their situation, where nothing and no one is exactly what they appear to be. By focusing on the challenges of maintaining faith in one another while fleeing danger, the film explores the tension inherent in their high-stakes circumstances. The story maintains a focus on the evolving relationship between the two leads as they attempt to survive their international ordeal. This production highlights the difficulty of discerning reality in an environment defined by deception and constant movement.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A globetrotting duo faces deadly twists while learning who to trust."

### Why Watch
- Tom Cruise performs his own high‑octane stunts
- Cameron Diaz shares lively chemistry with Cruise
- The film satirizes spy tropes with humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its PG‑13 rating tones down some of the more intense action
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 rating indicates stylized violence and mild language, making it appropriate for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, satirical, fast‑paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Mangold
- **Networks / Studios**: Pink Machine, Tree Line Films, Dune Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Cruise** as *Roy Miller*
- **Cameron Diaz** as *June Havens*
- **Peter Sarsgaard** as *Fitzgerald*
- **Viola Davis** as *CIA Director Isabel George*
- **Jordi Mollà** as *Antonio Quintana*
- **Paul Dano** as *Simon Feck*
- **Maggie Grace** as *April Havens*
- **Marc Blucas** as *Rodney Burris*
- **Celia Weston** as *Molly Knight*
- **Falk Hentschel** as *Bernhard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Knight and Day?
James Mangold directed the 2010 film Knight and Day.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a satirical action comedy.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately 1 hour 49 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on June 23, 2010 in the US.

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