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Benoit Blanc
The private detective from Knives Out. He arrives with an invitation, but Miles says he did not send it.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery2022
Meet the Disruptors. Follow the lies. Keep the solution hidden.
What you need to know
Tech billionaire Miles Bron sends elaborate puzzle-box invitations to his closest friends for a murder-mystery weekend on his private Greek island. Detective Benoit Blanc also receives a box, although nobody knows who invited him. The guests call themselves the Disruptors and share a long, complicated history.
2 hours 19 minutesMurder mysteryA new case with no story connection to the first film
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
10 peopleThe only names you need
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Miles Bron
The extremely wealthy founder of technology company Alpha. He hosts the weekend at his private island home, the Glass Onion.
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Andi Brand
Miles’s former business partner and a founding member of the Disruptors. She recently lost a bitter court case against him.
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Claire Debella
The governor of Connecticut, now campaigning for the US Senate. Miles is a major financial supporter of her career.
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Lionel Toussaint
Alpha’s head scientist. Miles repeatedly pressures him to approve ambitious ideas before they are safe.
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Birdie Jay
A famous fashion designer and former model whose careless public comments repeatedly create scandals.
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Peg
Birdie’s exhausted personal assistant. She tries to prevent Birdie from damaging both her reputation and business.
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Duke Cody
A loud online influencer who promotes a macho lifestyle. He wants Miles to give him a bigger platform.
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Whiskey
Duke’s girlfriend and channel partner. Other people underestimate how carefully she watches the group.
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Derol
A relaxed man staying on the island. Miles repeatedly tells the guests to ignore him because he is not involved in the weekend.
DURING THE FILM
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Murder and a staged suicide, gun violence, poisoning and drug references, fire and destruction, strong language, sexual references and discussion of exploitation and discrimination.
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