Knives Out (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2019, Knives Out is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Rian Johnson, running about 131 minutes. “Hell, any of them could have done it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Knives Out stars Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera and Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Knives Out has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $312.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus and 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 Knives Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knives Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knives Out (2019)?
- In US, Knives Out is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, and 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 Knives Out worth watching?
- Knives Out holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Knives Out?
- Knives Out stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon.
- When was Knives Out released?
- Knives Out was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.