Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

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  • 1hr 47m

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Sep 17, 2026

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1hr 47m

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New footage by Rushdie's wife shows his recovery path after the attack, capturing both physical healing and renewed hope. Based on his memoir "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."

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80
Jan 30, 2026

While it feels a fraction overlong, Gibney’s film is a vibrant testament to the intellectual life of its subject.

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Metacritic review by David Rooney
David Rooney
The Hollywood Reporter
83
Jan 30, 2026

Gibney unspools an ambitious, three-pronged timeline that mixes and mingles throughout the documentary, including the immediate aftermath of the attack, Rushdie’s youth and early years of writing, and what happened in 1988 after the publication of his “Satanic Verses.”

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Kate Erbland
IndieWire
80
Jan 30, 2026

Knife deserves credit for more than just its compelling depiction of a horrific recent event. It artfully interweaves multiple threads from Rushdie’s life and career. The film works as a biography as well as an important history lesson.

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Metacritic review by Bilge Ebiri
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine (Vulture)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie come out in theaters?
September 17, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie (2026) about?
New footage by Rushdie's wife shows his recovery path after the attack, capturing both physical healing and renewed hope. Based on his memoir "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder."