Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — Release, Cast & Review Status
Directed by Rian Johnson · 2025 ·
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- Netflix
Where to watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery by country
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| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Read critics coverage of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
A source-based critics roundup is published. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Reviews: What Critics Said. It is not based on a Celluloid screening and carries no rating. The composite score is a separate measure. It requires an editorial rating and at least one independent rating input.
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.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Reviews: What Critics Said
Most critics hailed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery as a darker, funny and soulful Benoit Blanc case led by a standout Josh O'Connor, though some found it long and light on detection.
Most critics say yes: a gothic, funny and thoughtful third Blanc mystery with a standout Josh O'Connor, if long and less focused on detection. This is a roundup of published reviews; Celluloid has not rated it.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: frequently asked questions
Does Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery have a Celluloid Score yet?
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Where can I watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
In the United States, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
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 in the United States, 12 in the UK, M in Australia, M18 in Singapore and R-16 in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is directed by Rian Johnson and stars Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis.
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