What is the Metascore for Knives Out?

Knives Out has a Metascore of 82 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Knives Out?

Knives Out is available on fuboTV. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Knives Out streaming in?

Knives Out streams on Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Hulu in Japan; Netflix, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Netflix, Prime Video in the Philippines; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in the United Kingdom; fuboTV in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Knives Out Review (2019) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Rian Johnson · 2019 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Knives Out (2019) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

97% Editorial Rating

92% Audience snapshot · excluded

82 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.9 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 11m
Cast: Ana de Armas , Daniel Craig , Chris Evans , Jamie Lee Curtis , Michael Shannon , Don Johnson , Toni Collette , LaKeith Stanfield
Streaming: fuboTV
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Knives Out (2019)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

fuboTV

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Knives Out by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Indonesia	Netflix, Catchplay
Japan	Netflix, Hulu
Malaysia	Netflix, Lionsgate Play
Philippines	Netflix, Prime Video
South Korea	Netflix, TVING
Thailand	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	fuboTV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, crime, mystery pick

Not ideal for

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Is Knives Out worth watching?

Yes — Knives Out earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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