# Knives Out (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/knives-out-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Rian Johnson |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Mystery |
| Runtime | 131 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2019 |

## Quick answer

Knives Out (2019) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Rian Johnson’s modern whodunit made Ana de Armas a breakout — warm, sharp, and the moral center of the mansion. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Rian Johnson.

## Celluloid verdict

Rian Johnson’s modern whodunit made Ana de Armas a breakout — warm, sharp, and the moral center of the mansion.

## 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.

## Cast

Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2019.

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV
the United States: fuboTV
the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix, Catchplay
India: Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
South Korea: Netflix, TVING
Japan: Netflix, Hulu
the Philippines: Netflix, Prime Video
Malaysia: Netflix, Lionsgate Play
Thailand: Netflix
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Knives Out worth watching?**
Knives Out holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Rian Johnson’s modern whodunit made Ana de Armas a breakout — warm, sharp, and the moral center of the mansion.

**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 (2019) was directed by Rian Johnson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Knives Out?**
84% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (97/100), Metascore (82/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Knives Out?**
Knives Out is streaming on fuboTV; on fuboTV in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; on Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; on Netflix, TVING in South Korea; on Netflix, Hulu in Japan; on Netflix, Prime Video in the Philippines; on Netflix, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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