Knives Out (streaming)

Knives Out (streaming) reinvigorated the whodunit genre with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score for its sequel Glass Onion, making it Netflix's most critically acclaimed original film series. Rian Johnson's Daniel Craig-led detective mysteries blend classic Agatha Christie structure with biting social commentary, grossing $311 million globally across both films despite limited theatrical releases. The first film's budget was just $40 million, producing a 780% return on investment that outperforms #8 All Quiet on the Western Front's $20 million budget and four Oscars. With a brisk 130-minute runtime, Knives Out delivers the sharpest ensemble performances since Clue, using misdirection and wit to expose class hypocrisy—a formula that's 20% more rewatchable than the average Netflix original, per viewer retention data.