Knives Out (2019)
When the renowned, and wealthy, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives at his estate 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 Thrombey’s untimely demise.
Knives Out boasts a star studded cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield and Katherine Langford.
Knives Out was nominated for an Oscar (Best Original Screenplay) as well as receiving one BAFTA nomination and three Golden Globes nominations.
“As smart, witty, stylish and exhilarating as any movie lover could wish for” Wall Street Journal ★★★★
“Knives Out is one of the most purely entertaining films in years” Robert Ebert ★★★★★
“A deliciously entertaining whodunnit” Mark Kermode ★★★★