The Knife (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, The Knife is a drama film directed by Miroslav Lekić, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. In attempt to find out who he is and where his roots lie, Alija Osmanović discovers something far deeper and more important. He slowly discovers an evil that follows him as his destiny regardless of what his ancestors were called. Trying to find the reasons for this evil, he finds himself in a vicious circle. Running away from an irrational fear within him, he eventually finds the road to his faith.
Who’s in it. The Knife stars Žarko Laušević as Alija Osmanović / Ilija Jugović, Bojana Maljević as Milica Janković, Aleksandar Berček as Halil 'Sikter' Efendija and Ljiljana Blagojević as Rabija Osmanović, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Knife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Knife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Knife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Knife (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Knife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Knife worth watching?
- The Knife holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Knife?
- The Knife stars Žarko Laušević, Bojana Maljević, Aleksandar Berček, Ljiljana Blagojević and Petar Božović.
- When was The Knife released?
- The Knife was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.