'The Woman In Cabin 10' Review, Keira Knightley Starrer Fails To Impress Audience And Critics

The Woman in Cabin 10, a psychological mystery thriller starring Keira Knightley, is streaming on Netflix. For the unversed, the film was released by Netflix on October 10, 2025. Directed by Simon Stone, The Woman in Cabin 10 is based on Ruth Ware’s bestselling novel of the same name. The thriller features celebrated actress, Keira Knightley as 'Laura "Lo" Blacklock' an investigative journalist. Now that a two-time Oscar-nominated actress was part of the project, the anticipation was quite high. However, critics and netizens are dissatisfied with the film’s overall performance. 

Plotline of The Woman in Cabin 10

The story of the psychological mystery thriller revolves around 'Laura “Lo” Blacklock' (essayed by Keira Knightley), an investigative journalist, who is struggling with guilt after a source died during one of her earlier assignments. In order to restart her career, she accepts an assignment to cover the maiden voyage of a luxury yacht called Aurora Borealis. The luxurious trip is organised by billionaire couple, 'Richard Bullmer' (played by Guy Pearce) and 'Anne Bullmer' (essayed by Lisa Loven Kongsli).

The duo is throwing an exclusive party, which is an intimate event for the elites to celebrate 'Anne’s' cancer charity before her impending demise. However, things turned worse on the fight night. 'Laura' hears a loud scream of a woman, who is being thrown overboard from the cabin next to hers. She then reports the matter to the crew. In response, the crew tells her that all the guests are present and that there is no cabin as she mentioned.

Hearing the chilling reply, 'Laura' gets shocked and confused and starts to investigate the mystery all by herself. As she gets entangled in the deep-rooted mystery, 'Laura' discovers that the glamorous yacht hides some dark secrets. The elite boarders, including influencers, businessmen, and even her ex-boyfriend, 'Ben' (played by David Ajala), all seem to be hiding something. As the tension rises, 'Laura' needs to figure out whether she’s the target of a dangerous conspiracy or just losing her mind to trauma and paranoia.

Keira Knightley is the showstopper of the mystery thriller

The mystery thriller completely depends on Keira Knightley’s impeccable performance. She portrays 'Laura' as both fragile and determined, a woman struggling with fear but still chasing the truth. The Pride & Prejudice actress brings depth to the character, featuring 'Laura's' pain, confusion, and courage through subtle expressions and emotions. Even when the story becomes predictable, Keira keeps the audience engaged with her powerful screen presence. Her performance makes her the highlight of the film.

What critics are saying about The Woman in Cabin 10?

Critics shared mixed reviews about the mystery thriller, The Woman in Cabin 10. Some liked its psychological elements and lauded Keira Knightley’s performance. But many felt that the film wasn’t very original or exciting. They shared that the film follows a predictable pattern and doesn’t offer any suspense that a good thriller should. They also felt that the side characters were undeveloped and the direction lacked energy, making the thriller look flat.

Netizens' reaction to the mystery thriller

While Keira won hearts with her impeccable acting, the audience seemed dissatisfied with the overall performance of the movie. A user wrote, "Keira Knightley is fantastic in The Woman in Cabin 10. Unfortunately, not much else is. The book didn't translate well to a 90-minute film. Perhaps a limited series would've been better to build out the supporting characters. But props to Keira for her effort."

Another user commented, "#TheWomanInCabin10 was the most predictable movie I have ever watched in my life. I've seen it all before. Supporting characters are wasted. A weak romance & the villain couldn't have been less shocking. But thank god Guy Pearce is good at playing them!"

Final Verdict: Is The Woman in Cabin 10 worth watching?

Although The Woman in Cabin 10 failed to impress the audience, it was Keira Knightley’s performance that grabbed a lot of attention. So, if you are a fan of Keira and looking for a slow mystery thriller, then The Woman in Cabin 10 is worth watching. However, the film is not for those who are looking for a thriller filled with shocking twists and suspense.

What are your thoughts on the thriller, The Woman in Cabin 10? Let us know.

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