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Mature (M)
Mature themes and coarse language

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Poster image for KNIVES OUT

Knives Out is an American film in which a detective, Benoit Blanc, investigates the death of a renowned crime novelist, Harlan Thrombey.

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  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
  • Language
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2019
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
130 minutes
Director/Creator
RIAN JOHNSON
Producer
RAM BERGMAN / RIAN JOHNSON
Production company
FILMNATION ENTERTAINMENT; MEDIA RIGHTS CAPITAL (MRC); RAM BERGMAN PRODUCTIONS
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
STUDIOCANAL PTY LTD
File number
T19/3171
Classification number
286070
Alternative titles
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