Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
"He works in mysterious ways."
Released just last year. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Rian Johnson. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, and Glenn Close
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 2025
1 month ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,771 votes)
Budget
$210M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $210,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- T-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
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 roc...
Who directed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was directed by Rian Johnson.
How long is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery released?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was released on November 26, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
The main cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery includes Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis.
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,771 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.