# Knives Out (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/knives-out-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 97% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| 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 86% 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.

## Critics consensus

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.

## Common questions

**Is Knives Out worth watching?**
Knives Out holds a 86% 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?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 97%, audience 92%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch Knives Out?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Knives Out page for current options.

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