Thriller ·Mystery ·Comedy · United States of America · 2025 · 2h 25m

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery poster
Director
Rian Johnson
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
Crew
Steve Yedlin — Director of Photography Bob Ducsay — Editor Nathan Johnson — Original Music Composer Rian Johnson — Writer Rian Johnson — Producer Ram Bergman — Producer
Tagline

He works in mysterious ways.

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.

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Mood & Themes
detectiveinvestigationsequelmurderwhodunitmurder mysteryupstate new yorkamusedcomfortingempatheticgentlehopeful
Key Collaborators
Rian Johnson Director Steve Yedlin Director of Photography Bob Ducsay Editor Nathan Johnson Original Music Composer Rian Johnson Writer Rian Johnson Producer Ram Bergman Producer Rick Heinrichs Production Design Jenny Eagan Costume Design
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