Why Knot (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2014, Why Knot is a notable film.
What it’s about. Why do human beings get married in almost every society in the world? Why do we cheat? Why is monogamy so important to a relationship and why does infidelity cause so much grief? These are some of the questions acclaimed documentary filmmaker Dhruv Dhawan confronts in his next feature length documentary which explores why human beings evolved cultures of marriage and monogamy that are rife with infidelity. As he attends various lavish weddings occurring within his family, Dhruv is pestered to follow suit but is haunted by his family’s history of infidelity, as well as his own and embarks on a personal quest to discover the origins of marriage, the reasons for monogamy and the pain of infidelity as he tries to mediate an open relationship with the woman he loves. Dhruv’s search takes us on a journey into the biology of sex, the history of patriarchy and the politics of monogamy told through the lives of scientists, swingers, adulterers and Dhruv’s own family.
Who’s in it. Why Knot stars Christopher Ryan as himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Why Knot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Knot page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Knot (2014)?
- In US, Why Knot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why Knot worth watching?
- Why Knot holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Knot?
- Why Knot stars Christopher Ryan.
- When was Why Knot released?
- Why Knot was released in 2014.