The Knife (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Knife is a drama film directed by Fons Rademakers, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy is resentful of his mother's budding romance with the best friend of her late husband, and is torn and confused about his emerging feelings for Toni, a young girl in his neighborhood. His fascination with an antique Oriental knife leads him to steal it and he uses it to try to impress Toni while at the same time trying to break up his mother's relationhip.
Who’s in it. The Knife stars Reitze van der Linden as Thomas, Louise Videc as Toni, Ellen Vogel as Thoma's Moeder and Paul Camermans as Oscar.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 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 (1961)?
- 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 5.8 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 Reitze van der Linden, Louise Videc, Ellen Vogel and Paul Camermans.
- When was The Knife released?
- The Knife was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.