The Knife_
"The truth cuts both ways."
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.
Starring
Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Knife was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
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, ...
The Knife is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (11)
Nnamdi Asomugha
Chris
Melissa Leo
Detective Carlsen
Aja Naomi King
Alex
Manny Jacinto
Officer Padilla
Amari Alexis Price
Kendra
Aiden Gabrielle Price
Ryley
Shannon Corbeil
Officer Snell
JD
Justin Dean
Cop
Lucinda Jenney
Mary
CA
Chisara Asomugha
EMT #1
AF
Aranaya Frasier
Baby Ashley
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Knife about?
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.
How long is The Knife?
The Knife has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in The Knife?
The cast of The Knife includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Alexis Price.
What is the rating of The Knife?
The Knife has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller