Inspired by the plethora of Agatha Christie novels, writer and director Rian Johnson knows how to stage a murder mystery. There are now multiple murder suspects, and they must figure who is responsible for Harlan's death.
When the police begin to investigate his death along with private investigator Benoit Blanc, (Daniel Craig), many family secrets come to light.
After the entire family gathers at his mansion to celebrate him, he is found dead the very next morning. His eclectic and eccentric family has become fragmented, but Harlan believes he can reunite them at his birthday. Knives Out Review: Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), a wealthy writer, is turning 85. Knives Out Story: When a rich crime novelist is killed after his 85 th birthday, his entire family becomes a suspect.
