Knives Out
“Hell, any of them could have done it.”
Synopsis
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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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-28
Top Cast
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Daniel Craig
Benoit Blanc
Chris Evans
Ransom Drysdale
Ana de Armas
Marta Cabrera
Jamie Lee Curtis
Linda Drysdale
Michael Shannon
Walt Thrombey
Don Johnson
Richard Drysdale
Toni Collette
Joni Thrombey
LaKeith Stanfield
Lieutenant Elliott
Christopher Plummer
Harlan Thrombey
Katherine Langford
Meg Thrombey
Jaeden Martell
Jacob Thrombey
Riki Lindhome
Donna Thrombrey
Edi Patterson
Fran
Frank Oz
Alan Stevens
K Callan
Greatnana Wanetta
Noah Segan
Trooper Wagner
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Proofroc
Marlene Forte
Marta's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 72 DaysMar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 25, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$312.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.82x
+$272.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian Johnson
- Original Score
- Nathan Johnson
- Original Title
- Knives Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $312.9M
- Production Studios
- MRC, T-Street
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Ashley Connor, Steve Yedlin
Bob Ducsay
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Tom Karnowski
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Davies
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rian Johnson
Director
Rian Johnson
Producer
Rian Johnson
Writer
Ram Bergman
Producer
Steve Yedlin
Director of Photography
David Crank
Production Design
Jenny Eagan
Costume Design
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Nathan Johnson
Original Music Composer
Tim Keene
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Yedlin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knives Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knives Out 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 directed Knives Out?
Knives Out was directed by Rian Johnson.
Who stars in Knives Out?
The principal cast of Knives Out includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon.
When was Knives Out released and how long is it?
Knives Out was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Knives Out?
Knives Out had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $312.9M at the worldwide box office (7.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Knives Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knives Out was composed by Nathan Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knives Out?
Knives Out holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).