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Dead Man's Wire

2026·Movie·R·106 min·★ 6.5(261)

“His revolution was televised.”

In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.

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Where to watch Dead Man's Wire in United States

Can I watch Dead Man's Wire in United States? Yes — you can stream Dead Man's Wire in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Dead Man's Wire there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.

Where is Dead Man's Wire streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomSky Go, Now TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Crave Amazon Channel, HooplaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsJustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
France—Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro tv+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Dead Man's Wire

Dead Man's Wire is a 2026 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Gus Van Sant. The cast is led by Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Dead Man's Wire was produced by Elevated Films, Balcony 9 Productions, and RNA Pictures and made in United States of America and Israel. It was released on January 9, 2026, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Gus Van Sant
Writers
Austin Kolodney
Release date
January 9, 2026
OTT release
February 24, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Israel
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Elevated Films, Balcony 9 Productions, RNA Pictures
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Dead Man's Wire cast & crew

Dead Man's Wire was directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Austin Kolodney.

The cast features Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, Dacre Montgomery as Richard Hall, Al Pacino as M.L. Hall, Colman Domingo as Fred Temple, Myha'la as Linda Page, and Cary Elwes as Michael Grable.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Arnaud Potier, and it was produced by Cassian Elwes and Tom Culliver.

Is Dead Man's Wire worth watching?

Dead Man's Wire holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 261 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Dead Man's Wire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dead Man's Wire

In United States, you can stream Dead Man's Wire on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on February 24, 2026.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Dead Man's Wire

Bill Skarsgård

Bill Skarsgård

Tony Kiritsis

Dacre Montgomery

Dacre Montgomery

Richard Hall

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

M.L. Hall

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Fred Temple

Myha'la

Myha'la

Linda Page

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Michael Grable

Kelly Lynch

Kelly Lynch

Mabel Hall

John Robinson

John Robinson

John

Vinh Nguyen

Vinh Nguyen

James- Young Radio Producer

Mark Helms

Mark Helms

Frank Love

Todd Gable

Todd Gable

Chief Gallagher

Michael Ashcraft

Michael Ashcraft

George Martz

Dead Man's Wire — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Dead Man's Wire in United States?

Dead Man's Wire is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

▸Is Dead Man's Wire on Netflix?

Yes — Dead Man's Wire is currently available on Netflix in United States.

▸What language is Dead Man's Wire in?

Dead Man's Wire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Dead Man's Wire?

Dead Man's Wire runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

▸What is Dead Man's Wire rated?

Dead Man's Wire is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 261 ratings.

▸When did Dead Man's Wire release on OTT?

Dead Man's Wire became available digitally on February 24, 2026.

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