In the mood for a little harmless murder? In 2019, the murder mystery genre got a fresh infusion of life and a new detective for the post-modern millennium with Rian Johnson’s twisty thrillerKnives Out. StarringJames Bond himself, Daniel Craig, as the loquacious Southern sleuth Benoit Blanc, the movie is a classic whodunit with a subtle stream of social satire interspersed between shocking deaths.
A hit with audiences and critics alike,Knives Outnaturally spawned sequel talk, with not one but two sequels commissioned to follow Benoit as he solves mysteries in exotic locations with a rotating cast of A-listers and character actors. With the first sequel,Glass Onion, currently streaming on Netflix, those eager to watch the original will need to know where to find it.
Where can you watch Knives Out?
For November and December,Knives Outis only available to stream without purchase onPluto TV. And what’s more, you can stream it for FREE.
In addition, it’s available to rent on virtually any digital platform you can think of:Redbox,DirectTV,Prime Video,Google Play,YouTube,Vudu,Apple TV,Microsoft, andAlamo On Demand.
When will it be available to watch?
Knives Outis now available to stream, rental, or purchase.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary according to each platform. Redbox and Direct TV have it at$1.99, while all other platforms have the movie available to rent for$3.99. On Pluto TV, it’s free!
Where can I watch the Knives Out sequel, Glass Onion?
Check out our explainer on where to watch theKnives OutsequelGlass Onion.The sequel, which had a one-week run in theaters over the Thanksgiving holiday, is just as good as the original, according to critics, audiences, andDT’s own film reviewer.
While only Craig returns from the original cast, the mystery is just as enthralling, and the new cast consisting of Janelle Monae, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., andWandaVision‘s Kathryn Hahn(plus some surprise cameos) is top-notch.
Is it worth watching Knives Out?
Yes! This film was a hit a few years ago for a reason.Knives Outis an excellent murder mystery with a subtle layer of social commentary hiding just beneath the bloodshed. The plot is complex but never too dense to follow, and the autumnal atmosphere and picturesque New England locations are perfect for cozy viewing during the cold months of the year.
The cast is what really sells it though, and you can’t get much better than the oneKnives Outhas: Daniel Craig,Blonde‘s Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, LaKeith Stanfield, and more. There all superbly directed by Johnson, who shows a flair for mystery that was evident as far back as his 2005 filmBrick.
Currently,Knives Outregisters 97% on theTomatometeron Rotten Tomatoes and a critics score of 82 on Metacritic.
