Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- playful
- propulsive
- action movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an entertaining but formulaic spy action comedy whose star chemistry and energetic set pieces were undercut by uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
June Havens is pulled into Roy Miller's dangerous intelligence world while questioning whether he is trustworthy.
High-speed chases, lethal confrontations, explosions, and one-liners coexist without a solemn tone.
The mismatched pair are pursued over a tiny state-of-the-art device worth millions.
The story begins with June traveling toward Boston and expands into an international spy pursuit involving locations such as Seville.
Films like Knight and Day, and why
True Lies
Shared action-comedy tone, globe-trotting spy adventure, romantic chemistry, and quippy lead performances.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Shared mismatched-couple dynamic, secret-agent intrigue, escalating chase sequences, and breezy blockbuster humor.
The Tourist
Shared fish-out-of-water romance, international espionage, comic peril, and charismatic star pairing.
Movie Details
- Director
- James Mangold
- Release Date
- 2010-06-15
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (5049)
Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Cameron Diaz
- Peter Sarsgaard
- Viola Davis
- Jordi Mollà
- Paul Dano
- Maggie Grace
- Marc Blucas
- Celia Weston
- Falk Hentschel
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, FXNow
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Knight and Day about?
- A commitment-shy classic-car enthusiast is swept into a globe-spanning spy chase by a charming operative whose loyalties are impossible to read.
- What is Knight and Day like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Knight and Day as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Knight and Day violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Knight and Day as moderate.
- What did critics think of Knight and Day?
- Critics generally found the film an entertaining but formulaic spy action comedy whose star chemistry and energetic set pieces were undercut by uneven execution.
- Which films are like Knight and Day?
- Films with a similar feel include True Lies, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Tourist.
- How long is Knight and Day?
- Knight and Day runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Knight and Day?
- In United States, Knight and Day streams on fuboTV, FXNow.
