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Knives Out

Movie·2019·Comedy, Crime, Mystery·2h 11m·7.8 (14,076)·Directed by Rian Johnson

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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.

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Daniel CraigDaniel CraigBenoit BlancChris EvansChris EvansRansom DrysdaleAna de ArmasAna de ArmasMarta CabreraJamie Lee CurtisJamie Lee CurtisLinda DrysdaleMichael ShannonMichael ShannonWalt ThrombeyDon JohnsonDon JohnsonRichard DrysdaleToni ColletteToni ColletteJoni ThrombeyLaKeith StanfieldLaKeith StanfieldLieutenant Elliott

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