Is Knives Out appropriate for children?

# Knives Out – Parent Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this mystery thriller contains strong violence including a stabbing and bloody scenes that may disturb younger children. The complex plot and dark humor are better suited for older teens (14+). Mild language and sexual content are minimal concerns compared to the intense violent content.

What age is Knives Out suitable for?

Our verdict for Knives Out is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Knives Out safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2019

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Daniel Craig

Benoit Blanc

Chris Evans

Ransom Drysdale

Ana de Armas

Marta Cabrera

Jamie Lee Curtis

Linda Drysdale

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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