Knives Out
Movie • 2019 • 131 min
PG-13
"Hell, any of them could have done it."
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.
What viewers say
Viewers love Knives Out as a modern twist on the classic country-house whodunit, praising Rian Johnson's clever plotting, the sharp humor, Daniel Craig's Southern-drawling detective Benoit Blanc and a stacked ensemble cast. Many call it endlessly rewatchable for spotting the clues. A few viewers say they guessed the twist early or found some characters exaggerated, but most rank it among the best mysteries in years.
Best for: Viewers who want a witty, twisty whodunit with a big ensemble cast.
Summary of public viewer reviews, updated October 2026.
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🎭 Cast
Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
Chris Evans as Ransom Drysdale
Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera
Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale
Michael Shannon as Walt Thrombey
Don Johnson as Richard Drysdale
Toni Collette as Joni Thrombey
LaKeith Stanfield as Lieutenant Elliott