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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025Movie2 h 25 minPG-13

MysteryThriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic807.3Rotten Tomatoes92%83%

A gripping, tense thriller movie about crime and mystery, with standout direction and performances.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Whodunit Mystery
  • Social Satire
  • Eccentric Detective
  • Class Conflict
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Procedural Intrigue
  • Dark Comedy
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Twist-Heavy Narrative
  • Modern Gothic

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Rian Johnson
Written by
Rian Johnson
Produced by
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman
Music by
Nathan Johnson

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November 26, 2025 · 2 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
November 26, 2025
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$210 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Advertising by Association, Sequel Escalation, Darker and Edgier +6

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  • Sequel Escalation
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • For Doom the Bell Tolls
  • Titled After the Song
  • Locked Room Mystery
  • Moody Trailer Cover Song
  • Expository Hairstyle Change

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?"

Questions about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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Where can I stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?

Netflix

In the United States, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

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

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Was Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery a box office flop?

Budget$210 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $210 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2% of its budget.