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Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis (2025): Cast & Ratings

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Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis is a 2025 crime documentary directed by Ben Steele, starring Idris Elba, Keir Starmer and King Charles III of the United Kingdom. It runs 59 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

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Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Ben Steele
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis About?

The premise of Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis without spoilers.

The film follows Idris Elba as he travels across the United Kingdom to investigate the knife‑crime epidemic. He talks with those directly affected—offenders, victims’ families, youth workers and police officers—to grasp the roots and consequences of the violence. The documentary also features conversations with political leaders such as Keir Starmer and King Charles, seeking practical solutions to curb the crisis.

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Cast & crew

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis Cast

Idris Elba leads the cast, with Keir Starmer and King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Directed by Ben Steele.

From the director

More from Ben Steele

More films directed by Ben Steele: Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia and Fragile Machine.

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Ratings

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis 6.1/10.

Videos

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis.

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis | Official Trailer - BBC

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Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis?

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis runs 59 minutes.

When was Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis released?

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis was released on January 29, 2025.

Who directed Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis?

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis was directed by Ben Steele.

More films by Ben Steele

Who is in the cast of Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis?

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis stars Idris Elba, Keir Starmer and King Charles III of the United Kingdom.

How is Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis rated?

Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 30% on TMDB.

Does Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis have a post-credit scene?

No. Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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