Knock
A charismatic former thug reinvents himself as a village doctor, selling imaginary illnesses until his old life jeopardizes the scheme.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- warm
- lazy sunday
- lighthearted group viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a pleasant but conventional comedy whose strongest asset is Omar Sy’s charm, while its adaptation and comic execution were viewed as uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Knock builds a lucrative practice by inventing or exaggerating symptoms for the villagers.
Saint-Maurice and its residents provide the central network through which Knock gains influence.
Knock’s former life as a thug disrupts his carefully cultivated image as a respectable doctor.
The comedy repeatedly derives from Knock converting vague health concerns into profitable medical fears.
Films like Knock, and why
The Closet
shared french comedy, charismatic con artist protagonist, and warm village ensemble
The Intouchables
shared fish out of water humor, social performance, and a charming outsider manipulating community expectations
Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
shared farcical deception, colorful ensemble characters, and escalating personal complications
Movie Details
- Director
- Lorraine Lévy
- Release Date
- 2017-10-18
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (479)
Cast
- Omar Sy
- Ana Girardot
- Alex Lutz
- Hélène Vincent
- Pascal Elbé
- Christian Hecq
- Audrey Dana
- Sabine Azéma
- Michel Vuillermoz
- Andréa Ferréol
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- France Channel Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Knock about?
- A charismatic former thug reinvents himself as a village doctor, selling imaginary illnesses until his old life jeopardizes the scheme.
- What is Knock like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Knock as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Knock violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Knock as mild.
- What did critics think of Knock?
- Critics generally found the film a pleasant but conventional comedy whose strongest asset is Omar Sy’s charm, while its adaptation and comic execution were viewed as uneven.
- Which films are like Knock?
- Films with a similar feel include The Closet, The Intouchables, and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.
- How long is Knock?
- Knock runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Knock?
- In United States, Knock streams on France Channel Amazon Channel.
