The Knife (2025)
English psychological drama film directed by Nnamdi Asomugha
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m 82 min
- Released
- 15 August 2025
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Knife has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 15 August 2025. It is directed by Nnamdi Asomugha and stars Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo and Aja Naomi King.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Nnamdi Asomugha
- Cinematography
- Alejandro Mejia
- Editing
- Dana Congdon
- Music
- Kyle Townsend
- Written by
- Mark Duplass, Nnamdi Asomugha
- Production
- iAm21 Entertainment, Duplass Brothers Productions
- Distribution
- Relativity Media, Inaugural Entertainment
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 15 August 2025
- First shown
- 9 June 2024 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Knife?
The Knife has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes, or 82 min.
When did The Knife release?
The Knife released on 15 August 2025.
Who directed The Knife?
The Knife is directed by Nnamdi Asomugha.
Who is in the cast of The Knife?
The cast of The Knife includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto and Lucinda Jenney.
What is The Knife rated in the US?
The Knife is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Elsewhere
More from Nnamdi Asomugha
See all| Film | Cert. | Runtime | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown HeightsEnglish, Jan 2017, 2017 | R | 1h 34m | Jan 2017 |
Released around the same time
| Film | Cert. | Runtime | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| The PickupEnglish, 6 Aug 2025, 2025 | R | - | 6 Aug 2025 |
| SketchEnglish, 6 Aug 2025, 2025 | PG | - | 6 Aug 2025 |
| The Birthday PartyEnglish, 7 Aug 2025, 2025 | - | - | 7 Aug 2025 |
| With Hasan in GazaArabic, 7 Aug 2025, 2025 | - | 1h 51m | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Call Me DadIndonesian, 7 Aug 2025, 2025 | - | 2h | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Blue HeronEnglish, 8 Aug 2025, 2025 | - | 1h 31m | 8 Aug 2025 |
Latest English movies
See all| Film | Cert. | Runtime | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Place in HellEnglish, 23 Apr 2027, 2027 | R | - | 23 Apr 2027 |
| CliffhangerEnglish, 24 Feb 2027, 2027 | - | - | 24 Feb 2027 |
| CoComelon: The MovieEnglish, 19 Feb 2027, 2027 | - | - | 19 Feb 2027 |
| Wife & DogEnglish, 18 Feb 2027, 2027 | - | - | 18 Feb 2027 |
| The NightingaleEnglish, 12 Feb 2027, 2027 | - | - | 12 Feb 2027 |
| Narnia: The Magician’s NephewEnglish, 12 Feb 2027, 2027 | - | - | 12 Feb 2027 |