Overview
- Netflix released The Woman in Cabin 10 on Oct. 10, starring Keira Knightley as journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock.
- The adaptation shifts key plot mechanics and the climax from the 2016 novel, reshaping the resolution for a more cinematic payoff without relying on the book’s structure.
- Director Simon Stone says he avoided elements that could undercut the protagonist’s credibility on screen and drew inspiration from facial-recognition AI for the central ruse.
- Author Ruth Ware publicly supported the film’s departures, praising the choice to give the heroine greater agency in the finale.
- Production prioritized realism by filming on the 83-meter superyacht Savanah with location work in Portland, Dorset, while early reviews note polished craft but restrained character depth.