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King of Knives

  • 2020
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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King of Knives (2020)
Frank and Kathy are baby boomer parents; Sadie & Kaitlin are their millennial daughters. Frank is screaming towards a mid-life crisis. Kathy pretends she’s happy and doesn’t drink that much wine. Sadie is the good child; convinced her first and only boyfriend is the one to marry. Kaitlin is the rebel, the entertainer; the truth teller who will not filter how she’s feeling. Over three days, with drama and humor rooted in life's realities, this crap-happy family careens and skids straight towards a fateful anniversary; the suicide of their son and brother, Danny. In the end, their broken bonds can't hide the revelation of how alike they really are.
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A New York family implodes over three days as they careen through mid-life and quarter-life crises.A New York family implodes over three days as they careen through mid-life and quarter-life crises.A New York family implodes over three days as they careen through mid-life and quarter-life crises.

  • Director
    • Jon Delgado
  • Writers
    • Lindsay Joy
    • Gene Pope
  • Stars
    • Gene Pope
    • Mel Harris
    • Roxi Pope
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    150
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Delgado
    • Writers
      • Lindsay Joy
      • Gene Pope
    • Stars
      • Gene Pope
      • Mel Harris
      • Roxi Pope
    • 8User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Gene Pope
    Gene Pope
    • Frank
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Kathy
    Roxi Pope
    Roxi Pope
    • Kaitlin
    Emily Bennett
    Emily Bennett
    • Sadie
    Kara Young
    Kara Young
    • Darla
    Emma Myles
    Emma Myles
    • Betsy
    Teo Rapp-Olsson
    Teo Rapp-Olsson
    • Patrick
    Daniel Jenkins
    Daniel Jenkins
    • Jim
    Justin Sams
    Justin Sams
    • Sebastian
    Chris Werkmeister
    Chris Werkmeister
    • Dwyane
    Eric Kuehnemann
    • Carl
    David M. Raine
    David M. Raine
    • Ray
    • (as David Raine)
    Alyssa Kempinski
    Alyssa Kempinski
    • Cassie
    Caitlin Cisco
    • Ruby
    Sandy Dell
    Sandy Dell
    • Mrs. Anderson
    Madeline Virbasius
    Madeline Virbasius
    • Random Lady
    Blake French
    Blake French
    • Hot Guy in Locker Room
    Adrienne Scalo
    • Shower guest
    • Director
      • Jon Delgado
    • Writers
      • Lindsay Joy
      • Gene Pope
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    10nabrudesign

    A must see

    I loved this movie. Amazing acting!!! A must see!!
    9bryankelly-23031

    Well Done and hits all the feels

    I didn't have any expectations going in but came away Shocked at the range of emotions this film brought on. Excellent story and well written, real dialogue throughout, enhances the performances of a mostly unknown cast. The aforementioned emotions were laughter and sadness and everything in between. Very well done.
    10mlavras

    Enjoyed every minute

    King of Knives is a refreshingly real take on family. The film has a great mix of subtle and direct messages and makes the character super relatable. Gene Pope and Roxi's chemistry made the movie and I enjoyed every minute!
    10moransoledad

    Family Dark Comedy!

    Very fun indie movie. Well acted and a good Christmas season watch. Glad they aren't my family!
    10rosa-61756

    A Must See!

    A must see movie. One of the best movie I've seen in a long while.

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Pope 3 Enterprises
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      • 1h 35m(95 min)
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