When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.
Rian Johnson’s gleeful whodunit gathers a scheming family in a grand old mansion – filmed in Massachusetts, where a stately New England estate near Boston and the state’s towns built its cosy, twist-filled world.
Where was Knives Out filmed?
Knives Out was filmed across Massachusetts – a grand estate near Boston, plus towns like Medfield, Waltham and Marlborough.
Every Knives Out location, explained
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The Thrombey mansion – near Boston
The family’s Gothic mansion used a stately estate in Massachusetts, north of Boston.
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Boston and the towns
Scenes used Boston and Massachusetts towns like Waltham and Maynard for the car chase.
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Medfield – the hospital
The medical-examiner scenes used Medfield, Massachusetts.
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The New England setting
The film’s autumnal look uses the landscapes of Massachusetts.
Planning a visit
The stately homes and towns of Massachusetts near Boston – the film’s real setting – are accessible, atmospheric New England country.
Knives Out Fun Facts
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Filmed in Massachusetts The whodunit used a grand estate and towns near Boston.
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A single mansion Much of the film unfolds in one memorably cluttered mansion.
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A modern whodunit The film revived the classic Agatha Christie-style murder mystery.
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Craig's detective Daniel Craig plays the drawling sleuth Benoit Blanc.
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A franchise was born Its success led to a series of Benoit Blanc mysteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Knives Out filmed?
Across Massachusetts – a grand estate near Boston, plus towns like Medfield, Waltham and Marlborough.
Where is the Thrombey mansion?
A stately estate in Massachusetts, north of Boston.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Massachusetts towns near Boston are accessible.
