Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2025 thriller movie directed by Rian Johnson, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor and Glenn Close.
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
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What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery about?
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
When was Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery released?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was released on 26 November 2025.
How long is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery runs 2h 25m.
Who made Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was directed by Rian Johnson.
Where can I watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is available on Netflix.
Where to watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Stream: Netflix
Cast
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
- Josh O'Connor as Fr. Jud Duplenticy
- Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix
- Josh Brolin as Mons. Jefferson Wicks
- Mila Kunis as Chief Geraldine Scott
- Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp
- Kerry Washington as Vera Draven, Esq.
- Andrew Scott as Lee Ross
- Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane
- Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven
- Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt
- Jeffrey Wright as Bp. Langstrom