Knives Out (2019)

Hell, any of them could have done it.

Knives Out (2019) poster

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
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 131 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nathan Johnson
Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
Editing: Bob Ducsay
Production: Lionsgate, MRC, T-Street
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $313M
Original Language: en

Themes

Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Locked Room Mysteries

Keywords

immigrant, detective, massachusetts, investigation, big family, mansion, whodunit, family home, murder mystery, neo-noir, privilege, inspirational

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Knives Out?
Knives Out stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson.
How long is Knives Out?
Knives Out has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is Knives Out?
Knives Out is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery film.
What is the Filmori rating for Knives Out?
Knives Out has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Knives Out?
Knives Out had a budget of $40M.
How much did Knives Out gross?
Knives Out grossed $313M worldwide.
Where was Knives Out produced?
Knives Out was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Knives Out?
The themes of Knives Out include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Locked Room Mysteries.