Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

Name: Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Released: 2026-10-02

2026

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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 of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.

Release Date

2026-10-02

Status

Released

Original Title

Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

Runtime

1h 47m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions

Overview

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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