Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
Kernel Score: 78% · 6,610 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2022-11-23
Runtime: 140 minutes
Is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?
Worth watching. A sunny, star-filled murder mystery on a Greek island that's funnier and looser than the first, though less tightly plotted. Daniel Craig's detective is good company, and the cast has fun with the puzzle.
Watch it if you
- enjoyed the first Knives Out
- like whodunits with comedy
- want a bright, easy mystery
Skip it if you
- want a tight, serious mystery
- dislike broad satire
Best for: Friends night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a PG-13 murder-mystery comedy involving a billionaire and his eclectic friends.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on a murder mystery investigation; violence is mostly implied or comedic rather than graphic.
- Language: Some — PG-13 rating suggests some mature language typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
If you liked Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Knives Out (2019) — 86%: The first Knives Out, with a sharper plot.
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — 79%: The third Knives Out mystery, with the same detective.
- Clue (1985) — 82%: Whodunit comedy with plenty of farce.
- Murder on the Orient Express (1974) — 79%: Classic all-star detective story.
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) — 81%: Witty, modern mystery comedy.
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — 89%: Clever courtroom mystery with a twist.
Director
Cast
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Edward Norton as Miles Bron
- Janelle Monáe as Andi Brand
- Kathryn Hahn as Claire Debella
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel Toussaint
- Kate Hudson as Birdie Jay
- Dave Bautista as Duke Cody
- Jessica Henwick as Peg
- Madelyn Cline as Whiskey
- Noah Segan as Derol
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery FAQ
Is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?
Worth watching. A sunny, star-filled murder mystery on a Greek island that's funnier and looser than the first, though less tightly plotted. Daniel Craig's detective is good company, and the cast has fun with the puzzle.
Where can I watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?
In the US you can stream Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix.
Is Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery OK for kids?
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a PG-13 murder-mystery comedy involving a billionaire and his eclectic friends.
What movies are like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?
If you liked Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, try Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Clue and Murder on the Orient Express.