The Best Quotes From The Movie 'Knives Out'

Voted and ranked by our movie fans, we present to you the sharpest quotes from Knives Out, a modern-day whodunit that has taken the world by storm. With its star-studded cast and clever plot twists, this film has quickly become a favorite among movie enthusiasts. But what sets it apart is the witty one-liners that will have you laughing out loud while trying to solve the mystery.

Knives Out is not your typical murder mystery. It's a fresh take on an old genre with an all-star cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, and more. The story revolves around the death of renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), and his eccentric family members who are all suspects in his demise. Enter Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), a private detective hired to investigate the case.

What makes Knives Out stand out from other films of its kind is its razor-sharp dialogue filled with humor and wit. From dry quips about immigration policy to pithy remarks on social media influencers, this film takes jabs at contemporary issues in a way that feels both smart and entertaining. So without further ado, here are some of our favorite quotes from Knives Out. Don't forget to vote up your favorites.


  • Ransom In His Element
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    25 VOTES

    Ransom In His Element

    Ransom Drysdale: We gotta do this more often.

    25 votes
  • Ransom's Insult
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    96 VOTES

    Ransom's Insult

    Walt Thrombey: Funny, Ransom, you skipped the funeral, but you're early for the will reading.

    Ransom Drysdale: Up your a**.

    Meg Thrombey: Oh, very nice!

    Ransom Drysdale: Matter of fact, eat sh*t. How's that?

    [Ransom points at each' member of the family individually]

    Ransom Drysdale: Eat sh*t, eat sh*t, eat sh*t, definitely eat sh*t.

    96 votes
  • An Efficient Method
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    59 VOTES

    An Efficient Method

    Harlan Thrombey: This is an efficient method of murder. I need to write this down!

    59 votes
  • CSI: KFC
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    70 VOTES

    CSI: KFC

    Benoit Blanc: This is a twisted web and we are not finished untangling it, not yet.

    Ransom Drysdale: What is this, CSI: KFC?

    70 votes
  • The Knives Come Out
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    58 VOTES

    The Knives Come Out

    Benoit Blanc: The family is truly desperate. And when people get desperate, the knives come out.

    58 votes
  • The Party Was Great
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    43 VOTES

    The Party Was Great

    Lt. Elliott: Now we understand, the night of his demise, the family had gathered to celebrate your father’s eighty-fifth birthday. How was it, by the way?

    Linda Drysdale: The party? Pre-my dad’s death? Oh, it was great.

    43 votes