Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
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.
Director: Rian Johnson
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: November 26, 2025
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Daniel Craig - Benoit Blanc
- Josh O'Connor - Fr. Jud Duplenticy
- Glenn Close - Martha Delacroix
- Josh Brolin - Mons. Jefferson Wicks
- Mila Kunis - Chief Geraldine Scott
- Jeremy Renner - Dr. Nat Sharp
- Kerry Washington - Vera Draven, Esq.
- Andrew Scott - Lee Ross
- Cailee Spaeny - Simone Vivane
- Daryl McCormack - Cy Draven
Screenplay
Music: Nathan Johnson
Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
Editing: Bob Ducsay
Production: T-Street
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $210M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
detective, investigation, sequel, murder, whodunit, murder mystery, upstate new york
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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 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.
- Who directed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was directed by Rian Johnson.
- Who stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery stars Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner.
- How long is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a Thriller, Mystery, Comedy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery had a budget of $210M.
- How much did Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery gross?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery produced?
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
- The themes of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.