Knives Out 2019
“Hell, any of them could have done it.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Networks
- MRC, T-Street
- Where to Stream
- Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus
What is Knives Out?
The 2019 film Knives Out is a comedy, crime, and mystery movie written, produced, and directed by Rian Johnson. The movie premiered at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival and was distributed by Lionsgate to American theaters.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 27, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- MRC, T-Street
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $312,897,920
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 14,183 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~131 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- MRC, T-Street
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Overview
The 2019 film Knives Out is a comedy, crime, and mystery movie written, produced, and directed by Rian Johnson. The movie premiered at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival and was distributed by Lionsgate to American theaters. It was a critical and commercial success, with the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute choosing it as one of the year's top films. The story follows the investigation into the death of a renowned crime novelist, with Detective Benoit Blanc sifting through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth. The film features a complex plot and a large cast of characters, including the novelist's dysfunctional family and devoted staff. Knives Out received widespread acclaim and was chosen as one of the year's top films by several organizations. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of comedy, crime, and mystery elements.
Should you watch it?
“A detective investigates the mysterious death of a wealthy novelist surrounded by his suspicious family.”
- clever screenplay
- ensemble cast
- complex narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic murder mysteries with a modern, humorous twist.
The film contains themes of death and deception suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the detective?
The detective is Benoit Blanc.
What is the premise?
The story follows the investigation into the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey.
Who is being investigated?
Detective Blanc investigates Harlan Thrombey's dysfunctional family and devoted staff.
When does the death occur?
The death occurs shortly after Harlan Thrombey's 85th birthday.
What is the tone of the investigation?
The investigation involves navigating a web of red herrings and self-serving lies.
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