Knives Out (2019)
Kernel Score: 86% · 13,728 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2019-11-27
Runtime: 131 minutes
Is Knives Out worth watching?
Must-watch. A clever, funny modern whodunit about a wealthy family and a famous crime writer's death. It plays fair with the clues, has a terrific ensemble, and is a lot of fun.
Watch it if you
- love whodunits
- enjoy ensemble casts with big stars
- want a mystery that's witty and twisty
Skip it if you
- want serious crime drama
- dislike talky mysteries
Best for: Cosy night in with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Knives Out
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Knives Out parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Knives Out is a PG-13 comedic murder mystery involving a dysfunctional wealthy family.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A murder mystery with suspense but largely non-graphic violence for the genre.
- Language: Some — Some mild profanity typical of a PG-13 mystery comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Knives Out
If you liked Knives Out, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) — 78%: The sequel, with a new case and cast
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — 79%: The next Benoit Blanc mystery
- Clue (1985) — 82%: Comic whodunit with a big ensemble
- Murder on the Orient Express (1974) — 79%: Classic all-star murder mystery
- The Nice Guys (2016) — 78%: Funny, scruffy detective caper
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) — 81%: Fast, witty detective comedy
Director
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
- Christopher Plummer as Harlan Thrombey
- Katherine Langford as Meg Thrombey
Knives Out FAQ
Is Knives Out worth watching?
Must-watch. A clever, funny modern whodunit about a wealthy family and a famous crime writer's death. It plays fair with the clues, has a terrific ensemble, and is a lot of fun.
Where can I watch Knives Out?
In the US you can stream Knives Out on Fubo, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Knives Out OK for kids?
Knives Out is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Knives Out is a PG-13 comedic murder mystery involving a dysfunctional wealthy family.
What movies are like Knives Out?
If you liked Knives Out, try Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Clue and Murder on the Orient Express.