Knives Out

What’s it about?

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate right after his 85th birthday, the stylish and inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enrolled to start an investigation.

The facts

• Directed by Rian Johnson
• Starring Daniel Craig (Skyfall), Chris Evans (Avengers: Endgame), Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals), Don Johnson (Django Unchained), and Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out)
• English language
• Runtime: 130 minutes
• Oscar nominee for Best Original Screenplay

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Offensive language

Language including “f**k”, “sh*t” and “son of a b*tch” are used in frustration, confusion and casually.

Violence

The film contains one scene with bloody violence. However, it is brief and it occurs in the style of a murder mystery which dampens the weight of the violence.

A character is seen lying dead on a couch with their neck slit and some blood on the ground.

Drug use

Characters are seen smoking cigarettes or cigars, vapes, and marijuana.

Characters also drink alcohol in multiple scenes, and one mentions becoming a morphine user.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters

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