Knives Out

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 60/100
Total warning time: 2m 41s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (14s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief discussion about infidelity.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:12:34 - 01:12:40] Mild sexual innuendo in dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (33s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] Character smokes marijuana.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:05:22 - 01:05:30] Reference to drug use in conversation.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 45s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:00] Character found dead with blood visible.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:20:15 - 01:21:00] Intense confrontation with threats of violence.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:45:50 - 01:46:20] Graphic depiction of a character's death.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (9s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:22:10 - 00:22:12] Use of the word 'asshole'.
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:50:35 - 00:50:37] Use of the word 'shit'.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:30:00 - 01:30:05] Multiple uses of strong language in a heated argument.
Knives Out
Year: 2019
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 82
Votes: 454203
Gross: 165,359,751
Director: Rian Johnson
Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis
Overview: A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Knives Out (2019)?
A: Knives Out is a murder mystery film where renowned detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates the death of wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). The story unfolds with a web of lies, deceit, and family secrets among the Thrombey family members, each of whom becomes a suspect.
Q: Who are the main actors in Knives Out?
A: The film features an ensemble cast including Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale, among other notable actors.
Q: Who directed Knives Out?
A: Knives Out was written and directed by Rian Johnson, known for his work on films like Looper and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Q: Is Knives Out a standalone film or part of a series?
A: Knives Out is a standalone film, though it has a sequel titled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), which also features Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in a new case.
Q: What makes Knives Out unique compared to other murder mystery films?
A: Knives Out stands out due to its modern take on the classic whodunit genre, blending sharp humor, intricate plotting, and social commentary. The film subverts traditional mystery tropes while keeping viewers engaged with unexpected twists and a stellar ensemble cast.