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Knox Goes Away

Knox Goes Away

2024
Action Crime Thriller
114 min R USA
6.969 / 10
7 IMDB

A contract killer, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Keaton
Starring
Michael Keaton / Al Pacino / Marcia Gay Harden / James Marsden / Suzy Nakamura / Joanna Kulig / Ray McKinnon / John Hoogenakker

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense thought-provoking gritty compelling tense emotional character-driven suspenseful poignant solid engaging memorable

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Knox Goes Away' presents a compelling character study wrapped in a thriller's urgency, powered by a committed Michael Keaton. His portrayal of a hitman battling dementia as he attempts to save his son is the film's undeniable strength,…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Michael Keaton anchors 'Knox Goes Away' with a performance that grapples with the complexities of a man facing his own cognitive demise while on a mission of salvation. The premise is undeniably intriguing: a killer seeking redemption against…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A startlingly effective thriller, 'Knox Goes Away' hinges on Michael Keaton's remarkable performance. He portrays a man whose professional life of precision is collapsing under the weight of a devastating diagnosis, forcing a desperate bid for paternal atonement.…

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Marcus Bellwether
Mar 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Knox Goes Away,' Michael Keaton tackles a role that demands both physical presence and profound vulnerability. As a hitman diagnosed with a swift form of dementia, his struggle is as much internal as it is external, a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Michael Keaton delivers a powerhouse performance in 'Knox Goes Away,' a film that masterfully blends the grit of a neo-noir thriller with a poignant exploration of mortality. Keaton embodies the contract killer with a palpable weariness, his descent…

FAQs

Fans of character-driven thrillers with a strong emotional core will likely find 'Knox Goes Away' compelling. Viewers who appreciate performances from seasoned actors like Michael Keaton and Al Pacino, and enjoy narratives that blend suspense with explorations of morality, regret, and the pursuit of atonement, should find this film engaging. It appeals to those seeking substance alongside their genre fare.