Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

The Knife

  • 2024
  • R
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
137
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,086
1,014
The Knife (2024)
Nina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.
Play trailer1:55
1 Video
7 Photos
Drama

After the mysterious appearance of a stranger in their home, a young Black family must deal with the fallout of their choices, big and small, as a steadfast detective tries to crack the case... Read allAfter the mysterious appearance of a stranger in their home, a young Black family must deal with the fallout of their choices, big and small, as a steadfast detective tries to crack the case over the course of one fateful night.After the mysterious appearance of a stranger in their home, a young Black family must deal with the fallout of their choices, big and small, as a steadfast detective tries to crack the case over the course of one fateful night.

  • Director
    • Nnamdi Asomugha
  • Writers
    • Mark Duplass
    • Nnamdi Asomugha
  • Stars
    • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Melissa Leo
    • Aja Naomi King
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    137
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,086
    1,014
    • Director
      • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Writers
      • Mark Duplass
      • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Stars
      • Nnamdi Asomugha
      • Melissa Leo
      • Aja Naomi King
    • 2User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    Official Trailer

    Photos6

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top cast12

    Edit
    Nnamdi Asomugha
    Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Chris
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Detective Carlsen
    Aja Naomi King
    Aja Naomi King
    • Alex
    Manny Jacinto
    Manny Jacinto
    • Officer Padilla
    Amari Alexis Price
    Amari Alexis Price
    • Kendra
    • (as Amari Price)
    Aiden Gabrielle Price
    Aiden Gabrielle Price
    • Ryley
    • (as Aiden Price)
    Lucinda Jenney
    Lucinda Jenney
    • Mary
    Justin Dean
    Justin Dean
    • Cop
    Shannon Corbeil
    Shannon Corbeil
    • Officer Snell
    Chisara Asomugha
    • EMT #1
    Aranaya Frasier
    • Baby Ashley
    Daryl Deino
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Writers
      • Mark Duplass
      • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews2

    6.7137
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    4jadencbryant

    Straightforward film that left me indifferent

    Not too much to like or dislike. Felt very straightforward and on the nose, leaving me feeling indifferent. Certain parts dragged (and not in a slow-burn, tension building kind of way) and the film felt surprising long for its 82 minute run time.

    The concept didn't really do it for me and I'm not sure what the final message was supposed to be. The film tackled so many issues on a surface level but never dove into any of them in depth.
    8CecileB-40

    Nail Biting

    The movie kept me on the edge of my seat. If you are one to watch True Crime documentaries/video essays, this is the movie for you as you watch a family attempt to tell the same story to the police officer. The visuals were beautiful and the story is clear to understand. The story telling is done in a way where is both situational and dramatic irony. This really pulls the audience in as they wonder who will tell the truth.

    More like this

    Went Up the Hill
    6.4
    Went Up the Hill
    Adult Best Friends
    5.2
    Adult Best Friends
    Griffin in Summer
    7.2
    Griffin in Summer
    Jazzy
    6.1
    Jazzy
    Rent Free
    7.8
    Rent Free
    Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
    7.3
    Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
    The French Italian
    7.4
    The French Italian
    Bitterroot
    7.7
    Bitterroot
    The Other, Gold
    8.4
    The Other, Gold
    Vulcanizadora
    6.2
    Vulcanizadora
    Sacramento
    5.9
    Sacramento
    Americana
    5.9
    Americana

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Soundtracks
      You + Me
      performed by RAUL

      written by Luis Raúl Toledo

      published by: ASCAP

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ16

    • How long is The Knife?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 15, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Iam21 Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.