Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) is a thriller, mystery film directed by Rian Johnson rated 7.2/10.

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.

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

Thomas Haden Church

Samson Holt

Jeffrey Wright

Bp. Langstrom