Comedy ·Crime ·Mystery · United States of America · 2019 · 2h 11m

Knives Out

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Director
Rian Johnson
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
Crew
Steve Yedlin — Director of Photography Bob Ducsay — Editor Nathan Johnson — Original Music Composer Rian Johnson — Writer Rian Johnson — Producer Ram Bergman — Producer
Tagline

Hell, any of them could have done it.

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.

Trailer Knives Out — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
immigrantdetectivemassachusettsinvestigationbig familymansionwhodunitfamily homemurder mysteryneo-noirprivilegesuspenseful
Key Collaborators
Rian Johnson Director Steve Yedlin Director of Photography Bob Ducsay Editor Nathan Johnson Original Music Composer Rian Johnson Writer Rian Johnson Producer Ram Bergman Producer David Crank Production Design Jenny Eagan Costume Design
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