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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
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Directed by Alex Gibney. With Salman Rushdie.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.
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MoviHero lists October 2, 2026 as the release date for Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie. Alex Gibney is the listed director. The listed cast includes Salman Rushdie as Self. A trailer and 1 still are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 2, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorAlex Gibney
CastSalman Rushdie as Self
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images1 still
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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required6/10
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