The Woman in Cabin 10

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The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10 poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by Simon Stone
Screenplay by
  • Joe Shrapnel
  • Anna Waterhouse
  • Simon Stone
Adaptation by
Based onThe Woman in Cabin 10
by Ruth Ware
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Ben Davis
Edited by
Music by Benjamin Wallfisch
Production
company
Sister
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The Woman in Cabin 10 is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Simon Stone, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. It is based on the 2016 novel by Ruth Ware. The film stars Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings and Hannah Waddingham.

Contents

The Woman in Cabin 10 is scheduled to be released by Netflix on 10 October 2025.

Premise

A journalist covering the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise ship is convinced she has witnessed a passenger be thrown overboard, despite all guests and crew being accounted for. [1]

Cast

Production

An adaptation of the 2016 novel of the same name by Ruth Ware, CBS initially acquired the film rights in 2017 and began developing a film with the Gotham Group with Hillary Seitz attached to write the screenplay. [2] In May 2024, it was announced Netflix now owned the rights, with Simon Stone set to direct the film and Keira Knightley set to star. [3] That September, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario and Gugu Mbatha-Raw were among several new additions announced to the cast. [4]

Principal photography took place on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, in September 2024. [5] Filming took place on the superyacht Savannah . [6]

Release

The Woman in Cabin 10 is scheduled to be released on Netflix on October 10, 2025. [7]

References

  1. VanHoose, Benjamin (May 15, 2024). "Keira Knightley to Star in Movie Adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10 Novel by Ruth Ware". People. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  2. McNary, Dave (March 16, 2017). "Ruth Ware's 'The Woman in Cabin 10' Adaptation in the Works at CBS Films". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  3. London, Rob (May 15, 2024). "Keira Knightley Is 'The Woman in Cabin 10' in Netflix's New Thriller Adaptation". Collider. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  4. Grobar, Matt; D'Alessando, Anthony (September 23, 2024). "Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Kaya Scodelario, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & More Join Keira Knightley In Netflix Thriller The Woman In Cabin 10". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  5. Carr, Hollie (September 19, 2024). "Keira Knightley star seen filming off Portland coast". Dorset Echo. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. Carr, Hollie (September 27, 2024). "Guy Pearce seen in Dorset as cast revealed for Netflix film". Dorset Echo. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  7. "Keira Knightley Goes Off the Deep End in Exclusive Sneak Peek at Netflix's 'The Woman in Cabin 10'". People . Retrieved July 31, 2025.