Knives Out
ComedyCrimeMystery
13+PG-13
2019·2h 11m·Rian Johnson·MRC·● Script read & verified
A clever murder mystery where a famous detective investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy crime novelist after his 85th birthday party. The film is...
Best watched together — Complex plot and adult themes about family greed and deception benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film contains sophisticated themes about family manipulation and financial exploitation that may require explanation
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire murder mystery reveals how greed and entitlement corrupted the Thrombey family, while Marta represents genuine care and earns the inheritance through her moral character. The film explicitly contrasts authentic family loyalty with toxic family dysfunction.
Community Notes
- Immigration themes present with Marta's family background being frequently mentioned and sometimes stereotyped by family members
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows consequences of greed and entitlement through family dynamics
- ✓Demonstrates how truth eventually surfaces despite attempts to hide it
Cast:Daniel CraigChris EvansAna de ArmasJamie Lee CurtisMichael Shannon