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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie is a 2026 documentary film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15A in the United Kingdom.

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15A age rating1h 47mDocumentary

Rated 15A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

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Type
Feature film
Released
2026-10-02
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Alex Gibney
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
Not rated yet

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Synopsis

Feature film

In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.

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In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view…

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