Knock

Knock arrives in the quiet village of Saint-Maurice with swagger and a plan to turn medicine into a clever game. A former thug turned healer, he treats the locals as customers and invites them to believe that every cough or ache hides a secret weakness. He profits by naming imagined symptoms, turning healing into performance and profit. His easy charm wins over the skeptical and curious, and the town begins to measure itself against the ideal of perfect health. Yet the more he plays this double game, the more the veneers of his new life threaten to crack. An acquaintance from his past steps into the scene, raising the stakes and sowing doubt about what this doctor is after.

Directed by Lorraine Levy, Knock reimagines Jules Romains's classic premise for modern screens. The French comedy stars Omar S y as Knock, supported by Ana Girardot, Alex Lutz and Hélène Vincent, with a breezy, brisk tone throughout and a bright sense.

Box office data for Knock is not widely reported. The film sits within mid range French comedies and did not generate blockbuster numbers, appealing mainly to fans of Omar Sy and the Romains story. It also played modestly in Europe.

Knock's cultural footprint is modest but notable for its blend of satire and warmth. The film updates a stage classic with a contemporary setting, making its barbed jokes about health and vanity accessible to moviegoers while showcasing a standout performance by Sy that lingers for audiences who enjoy witty satire.

Critical reception notes a brisk, light tone and witty performances; some critics may wish for sharper bite. The film tackles greed, facade, and the tension between charm and ethics in medicine, highlighting how a trusting community can be swayed by a confident newcomer. Its humor stays humane while posing questions.