Daniel Craig Saved Knives Out's Ending Reveal With 1 Brilliant Request
Knives Out proved to be a perfect blend of humor and mystery but a request from Daniel Craig made the ending even better.
Knives Out (2019)
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, there are suspects aplenty. Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.
Knives Out
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Release Date
- November 27, 2019
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Cast
- Chris Evans , LaKeith Stanfield , Katherine Langford , Daniel Craig , Toni Collette , Jamie Lee Curtis , Ana De Armas , Michael Shannon , Christopher Plummer , Don Johnson , Riki Lindhome
- Writers
- Rian Johnson
- Runtime
- 130 minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Knives Out
- Sequel(s)
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
- Budget
- $40 Million
- Studio
- Lionsgate
Summary
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, there are suspects aplenty. Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.
latest
Knives Out's Thrombey Family Tree Explained
The Thrombey family is far from perfect, and all the members are suspicious in Rian Johnson's Knives Out. Here's how they're all related.
Knives Out Real Killer & Ending Explained (In Detail)
Knives Out is a twisted web of a murder mystery. We break down the ending, the clues along the way, and who killed Harlan Thrombey.
15 Best Shows Like Knives Out
From classics to more recent additions, these are the best shows for murder mystery (and Knives Out) fans to watch next.
Knives Out: 20 Hidden Details You Missed In The Film
Knives Out is a great modern whodunnit murder mystery. The story is funny and smart, and there are certainly some interesting details you missed.
Knives Out: Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Secret Cameo Revealed
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has a cameo in an early moment in Rian Johnson's Knives Out movie, but it's nearly impossible to catch the cameo on-screen.
Knives Out: Every Easter Egg In The Murder Mystery
Rian Johnson's Knives Out pays tribute to murder mystery classics by including Easter eggs that refer to various mystery films and detective stories.
Chris Evans Pitches Potential Return In Knives Out Sequel
Chris Evans shares his thoughts about how Ransom Drysdale could theoretically return in an upcoming sequel to Knives Out and Glass Onion.
Every Song On Knives Out's Soundtrack
Rian Johnson's Knives Out has a fantastic score to set the mood for the whodunit, but it also includes a few songs throughout the film.
Knives Out 3 Dream Casting: 10 Actors We'd Love To See
These experienced and rising stars would be perfect additions as suspects in Benoit Blanc’s murder investigation in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 3.
Why A Simple Glass Onion Scene Was The Most Difficult One To Write
Rian Johnson reveals the scene in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery that was the hardest for him to write, which occurs at the midpoint of the movie.
Knives Out’s Title, Explained
While it's widely known that Glass Onion is named after a Beatles song, Knives Out is named after a song too, but it's much less obvious.
Knives Out’s Long Creation Process Explains Exactly Why It's So Good
The Knives Out franchise is becoming one of the most acclaimed mystery series and Rian Johnson’s writing timeline is a large contributing factor.
Knives Out: Benoit Blanc's Piano Key Detail, Explained
Benoit Blanc hits a piano key during the interrogation scenes in Knives Out, and while it seems completely random, there's a reason behind it.
Knives Out & Glass Onion Share 1 Big Murder Mystery Cameo
Knives Out and Glass Onion share one big cameo present in both movies, which has an important connection to the overall murder mystery genre.
How Derol Represents The True Meaning Of Glass Onion's Title
Glass Onion's title might not be as layered as you may think, and the character of Derol represents the real meaning of the title perfectly.
Knives Out's Script Reveal Makes Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc Even Better
A recent reveal from writer-director Rian Johnson about the script for Knives Out further improves Daniel Craig's performance as Benoit Blanc.
Glass Onion Confirms One James Bond Tragedy
Daniel Craig's James Bond movies were light on comedy, but Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery shows audiences what they missed out on.
Knives Out Could Accidentally Help Adam Sandler’s Murder Mystery Sequel
Rian Johnson's Glass Onion has been a huge hit for Netflix, and the Knives Out sequel could bring more eyes to Adam Sandler's Murder Mystery 2.
Knives Out Crossover Could Redeem A Major Muppets Flop
A crossover between The Muppets and Knives Out has been highly requested, and it could actually fix one of the Muppets' biggest movie mistakes.
Every Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cameo In A Rian Johnson Movie
Gordon-Levitt and Johnson first worked together on 2005's Brick, and the actor has had cameos in all of Johnson's movies since, including Glass Onion.