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Knives Out Review (2019) — 86% Celluloid Score

Directed by Rian Johnson · 2019 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Knives Out worth watching?

Knives Out (2019) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Knives Out?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

97% Critic Score
92% Audience
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.9 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 11m

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (97% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 86% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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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