Knight and Day is an action film directed by James Mangold from a screenplay by Patrick O'Neill. Released in 2010, this feature film stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in an action comedy featuring spectacular stunts, alongside Peter Sarsgaard. The film will be available in France on the HBO Max platform from December 3, 2025.
June, an ordinary passenger on a trip, crosses paths with Roy, a charismatic stranger whom she initially believes to be ideal. Very quickly, a series of incidents leads her to doubt his identity and suspect a connection to the secret services. Without really choosing to, she finds herself at his side in the midst of clandestine operations.
The duo travels through several countries while trying to escape pursuers who always seem to be one step ahead. Between improvised escapes, lies, and revelations, June must decide whether to trust Roy or consider him a danger, even as their relationship transforms over the course of the action.
The film is directed by James Mangold, who also directed Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, and Logan. Tom Cruise performs most of his own stunts, including the jump and motorcycle chase sequences. Cameron Diaz also participates in the action scenes, with preparatory work on choreographed fights. Filming took place in several countries, including the United States, Spain, Austria, and Jamaica, to give the plot a "travel" dimension.
The cinematography, entrusted to Phedon Papamichael, favors bright, glamorous images that complement the natural settings. The script went through several versions before settling on the final form of this offbeat spy comedy. The film plays on the contrast between an agent seasoned in extreme situations and a heroine who is unwittingly drawn into this world.
Knight and Day is aimed at fans of light-hearted action comedies, romantic comedies mixed with espionage, and duos played by Hollywood stars. It may appeal to audiences looking for fast-paced entertainment, alternating between chase scenes, rapid dialogue, and offbeat situations, without falling into the realm of realistic thrillers.
Night and Day
Film | 2010
On HBO Max December 3, 2025
Action | Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes
By James Mangold | Starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard
Original title: Knight and Day
Nationality: United States
The release on HBO Max offers the opportunity to (re)discover this action comedy starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in a purely relaxing setting.
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