Knives Out

Knives Out is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Peacock Premium and YouTube TV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 14,176 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Daniel Craig sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Knives Out keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Knives Out from the crowd. 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. The chemistry Daniel Craig and Chris Evans bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. Knives Out came out in 2019. Knives Out earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Knives Out is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Daniel Craig's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.