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Knives Out
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rian Johnson. With Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriou…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Knives Out.
MoviHero lists November 27, 2019 as the release date for Knives Out. Rian Johnson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera, Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 27, 2019
GenresCrime · Mystery · Comedy
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorRian Johnson
CastDaniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera, Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Knives Out runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 14,737 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I did not think that Last Jedi was a very good movie, but I have always been a fan of Rian Johnson.”
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“Caving to popular opinion and seeing this was a bad decision; Daniel Craig's accent is the only interesting aspect, and you can get that from…”
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“80's actors meet the younger generation of Marvel and series for a huge "camp it up" under the patronage of Bond himself.”
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““This case is like a donut with a hole in the middle of a donut hole.”
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“"That certainly not what I was expecting." - Whodunit?”
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“It's a weird case from the start. A case with a hole in the center. A donut.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLinda DrysdaleLinda Drysdale appears in Knives Out (2019).Open character guide otherWalt ThrombeyWalt Thrombey appears in Knives Out (2019).Open character guide otherRansom DrysdaleRansom Drysdale appears in Knives Out (2019).Open character guide otherMarta CabreraMarta Cabrera appears in Knives Out (2019).Open character guide otherBenoit BlancBenoit Blanc appears in Knives Out (2019).Open character guide
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