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The Knife (2025) [R]

Featuring:
Nnamdi Asomugha, Aja Naomi King, Melissa Leo

Written by:
Nnamdi Asomugha
Mark Duplass

Directed by:
Nnamdi Asomugha


Release Date:
August 15, 2025

Original Title:
The Knife

Genres:
Drama | Thriller

Production Companies:
Duplass Brothers Productions
Inaugural Entertainment
Relativity Media
iAm21 Entertainment

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: R 

Runtime: 82

The truth cuts both ways.

Overview from TheMovieDB

All Chris wants is to build a promising future for his wife, Alex, and their two daughters—a young family chasing the American Dream. But one fateful night, their world is upended when a stranger mysteriously appears in their home. As tensions rise and unsettling revelations come to light, they must also face Detective Carlsen, whose relentless pursuit of the truth threatens to unravel everything.

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Overview from Open Movies

The story of an event that disrupts a family dynamic and begins to dismantle the illusions of their lives.

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Rankings and Honors

The Knife (2025) on IMDb
Rotten Tomatoes 93%
Awards Won: 2 wins & 2 nominations

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Production

Art Direction:
Chelsea Morgan

Casting:
Kerry Barden
Paul Schnee

Co-Executive Producer:
Andre Gaines
Shuli Harel
Matt Rachamkin

Co-Producer:
Drew Langer

Costume Design:
Phoenix Mellow

Director:
Nnamdi Asomugha

Director of Photography:
Alejandro Mejía

Editor:
Dana Congdon

Executive Producer:
Jay Duplass
Mark Duplass
Mel Eslyn
Chijioke Asomugha
Rao Meka

Original Music Composer:
Kyle Townsend

Producer:
Nnamdi Asomugha
Jonathan Baker
Ami Werges

Production Design:
Ryan Brett Puckett

Stunt Coordinator:
Gregory J. Barnett
Jeffrey G. Barnett

Writer:
Nnamdi Asomugha
Mark Duplass

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