Why watch?

Daniel Craig as Blanc investigates another death, and the dynamic between him and Josh O'Connor's younger suspect has the same wicked energy as the first film — lots of verbal sparring and genuine surprises. Rian Johnson keeps you guessing; every scene plants something that pays off differently than you expect, and the final reveal flips the whole investigation upside down. Two hours forty-five minutes, but there's no filler.

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want a twisty murder mystery with dark humor — evening with friends or solo if you like following plot threads. If you enjoyed the first Knives Out films with Daniel Craig or See How They Run, you'll get the same vibe. There's violence and language, but it's thriller-level, not extreme.

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025 · 2h 25min7.216
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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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Benoit Blanc is back, and this time he's investigating an impossible murder inside a small-town church with a genuinely dark past. Daniel Craig's detective teams up with a young priest played by Josh O'Connor, and watching them navigate the tight-knit community of suspects is pure entertainment. Rian Johnson keeps the momentum sharp and the humor cutting without ever letting you predict what's actually going on. Glenn Close and Josh Brolin are in the mix too, and the whole thing moves like a clockwork puzzle box. If you loved Knives Out or enjoyed See How They Run, this is exactly what you came for.

Why watch?

Daniel Craig as Blanc investigates another death, and the dynamic between him and Josh O'Connor's younger suspect has the same wicked energy as the first film — lots of verbal spar…

Who is it for?

Watch this when you want a twisty murder mystery with dark humor — evening with friends or solo if you like following plot threads. If you enjoyed the first Knives Out films with D…

Similar titles

If you dug Wake Up Dead Man for the way Rian Johnson turns a straightforward mystery into a clever puzzle with constant twists and witty humor, check out See How They Run — it's an…

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