The Knife

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The Knife

R

In Theaters Fri Aug 15

1h 22m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Blending gripping suspense, emotional depth, and sharp social commentary, The Knife tells the story of a young family whose world is thrown into chaos by the unexpected arrival of a stranger in their home. As the tension builds over one harrowing night, a determined detective races to uncover long-buried truths and the far-reaching consequences of past choices.

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Nnamdi Asomugha

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Chijioke Asomugha

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Chris

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Melissa Leo

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Clayton Dillard

Slant Magazine

The overriding suspense here is largely created by watching truth become negotiable, and through the small, plausible distortions of the truth that people come up with when survival instincts kick in.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 10, 2025

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Zachary Lee

RogerEbert.com

A masterclass of tension and tragedy, refusing to give audiences easy answers even as it gives them a family to empathize with and root for.

Nov 14, 2024

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Dwight Brown

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Hard to determine if an audience will enjoy this unsettling drama. Too much misery for some. Not enough believable drama for others. Yet easy to like this young family.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 25, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

A taut and efficient movie that makes the most of its single location and single night of drama, holding its secrets as long as it can and not wasting a minute before then.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 10, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

As frustrating as it may be to see unfold, there’s no doubt genuine thrills worth experiencing when it also means considering how one is affected by what choices ultimately prevail and what it leads to next.

Feb 9, 2025

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Abe Friedtanzer

The Film Experience

There’s a lot to unpack in this film, which keeps audiences grounded in the moment as it never leaves the house.

Rated: B+

Jul 27, 2024

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Synopsis

Blending gripping suspense, emotional depth, and sharp social commentary, The Knife tells the story of a young family whose world is thrown into chaos by the unexpected arrival of a stranger in their home. As the tension builds over one harrowing night, a determined detective races to uncover long-buried truths and the far-reaching consequences of past choices.

Director: Nnamdi Asomugha, Chijioke Asomugha
Producer: Nnamdi Asomugha, Jonathan Baker, Ami Werges
Screenwriter: Nnamdi Asomugha, Mark Duplass
Distributor: Relativity Media
Production Co: Iam21 Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 22m