The 2019 film Knives Out , directed by Rian Johnson, is a highly-rated (7.9/10 IMDb) crime-mystery that revitalizes the whodunnit genre with sharp, satirical writing and an ensemble cast. It focuses on the investigation of a patriarch’s death, breaking traditional genre tropes by prioritizing character-driven humor and early reveals over suspense. For more details, visit IMDb . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Knives Out (2019) - IMDb