The Knife(2025)
The truth cuts both ways.
The Knife Synopsis
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.
The Knife (2025) is a drama and thriller film directed by Nnamdi Asomugha, released on August 15, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King and Manny Jacinto. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nnamdi Asomugha
- Writers:
- Nnamdi Asomugha, Mark Duplass
- Producers:
- Nnamdi Asomugha, Jonathan Baker, Ami Werges
- Cinematographer:
- Alejandro Mejía
- Composer:
- Kyle Townsend
- Production:
- iAm21 Entertainment, Duplass Brothers Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Knife (2025) Trailer
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The Knife Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Knife.
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Official Trailer
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Teaser
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Home Invasion
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The Knife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nnamdi Asomugha
as Chris
Melissa Leo
as Detective Carlsen
Aja Naomi King
as Alex
Manny Jacinto
as Officer Padilla
Amari Alexis Price
as Kendra
Aiden Gabrielle Price
as Ryley
Shannon Corbeil
as Officer Snell
- Justin Dean
Justin Dean
as Cop
Lucinda Jenney
as Mary
- Chisara Asomugha
Chisara Asomugha
as EMT #1
- Aranaya Frasier
Aranaya Frasier
as Baby Ashley
Key crew
Directed by Nnamdi Asomugha, written by Nnamdi Asomugha and Mark Duplass, produced by Nnamdi Asomugha, Jonathan Baker and Ami Werges.
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The Knife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Knife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Knife online?
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The Knife (2025) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Knife?
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The main cast of The Knife (2025) includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto and Amari Alexis Price. The film was directed by Nnamdi Asomugha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Knife released?
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The Knife was released on August 15, 2025 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Knife worth watching?
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The Knife (2025) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Knife?
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Yes. The official The Knife trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.