The Knife

Name: The Knife
Genre: Drama
Released: August 15, 2025
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 62

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Relativity Media | Release Date: August 15, 2025 | R

Summary: All Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha) wants is to carve a promising future for his beloved wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) and their two girls; a young family chasing the American Dream. One fateful night, Chris’ entire world is shaken to its core as a stranger mysteriously shows up in their humble abode. Distressed by the events of the night and theAll Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha) wants is to carve a promising future for his beloved wife Alex (Aja Naomi King) and their two girls; a young family chasing the American Dream. One fateful night, Chris’ entire world is shaken to its core as a stranger mysteriously shows up in their humble abode. Distressed by the events of the night and the revelations seemingly at every turn, the family must also contend with the steadfast Detective Carlsen (Melissa Leo) who’s eager to solve the mystery of their intrusion. [Tribeca]… Expand

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 82 min

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Screen Rant Mae Abdulbaki

Jun 24, 2024

It’s masterful in developing a gnawing suspense that permeates the film, and never falters in engaging us from start to finish. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

Aug 11, 2025

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. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Robert Daniels

Aug 15, 2025

It’s a fairly predictable thriller with few emotional moments apart from anxiety, and even fewer revelations. Read full review

Beatrice Loayza

Aug 14, 2025

With its twists and rug-pulls, The Knife makes for an absorbing drama, but it’s also deeply exasperating in that it feels less like a social commentary grounded in reality than an edgy play on emotions. Read full review

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