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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025·Movie·PG-13·145 min·7.2(2,547)

He works in mysterious ways.

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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About Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2025 English-language thriller, mystery and comedy film directed by Rian Johnson. The cast is led by Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was produced by T-Street and made in United States of America. It was released on November 26, 2025, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $210 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Rian Johnson
Writers
Rian Johnson
Release date
November 26, 2025
OTT release
December 12, 2025
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$210 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
T-Street
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery cast & crew

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was directed by Rian Johnson and written by Rian Johnson.

The cast features 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, and Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Johnson, cinematography is by Steve Yedlin, and it was produced by Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman.

Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,547 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and comedy, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

In United States, you can stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on December 12, 2025.

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Cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Benoit Blanc

Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor

Fr. Jud Duplenticy

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Martha Delacroix

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Mons. Jefferson Wicks

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Chief Geraldine Scott

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner

Dr. Nat Sharp

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Vera Draven, Esq.

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Lee Ross

Cailee Spaeny

Cailee Spaeny

Simone Vivane

Daryl McCormack

Daryl McCormack

Cy Draven

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Samson Holt

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Bp. Langstrom

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — FAQs

Where can I watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in United States?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix?

Yes — Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery rated?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,547 ratings.

When did Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery release on OTT?

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery became available digitally on December 12, 2025.

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