*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“It WAS real…”
The Woman in Cabin 10 premiered on Netflix on October 10th 2025. The mystery thriller film (based on the novel of the same name) stars Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, and David Ajala. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.
A journalist accepts an invitation on an extravagant yacht to cover a human interest piece, but when she witnesses one of the passengers go overboard, things take a dangerous turn. Only no one believes her and claims that there was no passenger staying in that room.
Here is the trailer:
The Woman in Cabin 10 has a mystery with potential and a terrific cast, led by the always fantastic Keira Knightley, but does it do enough to be worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Keira Knightley puts forth a valiant effort!
I was so excited to see that she was cast in a thriller like this. She is such a fantastic actress and I think she did a great job with what she was given. They probably could have given her more to do here, but she elevated some predictable content at times, making this a more compelling watch with her mere presence.
The rest of the cast did a solid job too although I think certain characters could have used some more screen time to really keep us guessing about the culprit here.
A mystery with potential.
I was completely drawn in by the premise and I thought the opening was really strong. I haven’t read the book just yet, but this story-line definitely had enough of a hook…even though it’s a plot I’ve seen numerous times before.
That being said, I was invested here and wanted to see the outcome. The film wasn’t really long, which helped. They could have easily dragged things out so I appreciated that they kept the mystery where it was rather than branching out into different subplots.
The Cons:
Predictable, flat reveal.
I was hoping we would go in a different direction, but the reveal was just kind of OK for me. I sort of saw it coming a mile away, but I was hoping we would get an unexpected twist.
I also wanted some more moments of true suspense. We definitely got there, but after that killer opening, I was expecting a lot more and it just kind of fizzled out for the majority of the film.
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
The Woman in Cabin 10 is a lukewarm thriller with some predictable reveals, but Keira Knightley holds her own, making this an enjoyable popcorn watch overall.
I would just manage your expectations accordingly. There’s nothing new here, but if you enjoy mystery thrillers, this one fits the bill.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Woman in Cabin 10 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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