Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
“He works in mysterious ways.”
7.2
2025
2h 25m
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
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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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
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
Reviews
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/wake-up-dead-man-review/ "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery exceeds expectations by diving into a darker register without losing the layers of humor and captivating mystery that define the franchise. The howdunnit mechanics become unnecessarily complex before the climax, but given the brilliance of the whydunnit — exceptional character work and rich thematic exploration — every minute is a valuable experience.The witty banter between Daniel Craig and Josh O'Connor, coupled with the depth of their discussion on what it means to "believe," is one of many proofs in this sequel that a whodunnit doesn't need to be perfect to be a resounding success. Rian Johnson offers a worthy continuation of the saga, surpassing expectations by delving into a somber register. The truth may be winding, but in this mystery, faith and forgiveness are the biggest plot twists of all." Rating: A-
Read full reviewCinemaSerf
Pugilistic priest “Fr. Jud” (Josh O’Connor) has lost his temper with a deacon and been consigned to a remote country parish where his plain-speaking bishop (Jeffrey Wright) hopes he can do less damage. Upon his arrival, though, he realises that this is quite an eccentric little congregation led by the mildly megalomaniacal “Monsignor” (Josh Brolin) and his ever so slightly menacing factotum “Martha” (Glenn Close). The new arrival isn’t universally welcome, especially when he tries to impose his own more religious approach to parish affairs, and then somewhat out of the blue, the older churchman is mysteriously killed. Of course, “Jud” is the obvious suspect but the arrival of the Poirot-esque “Benoit Blanc” (Daniel Craig) to help with the investigation soon reveals that just about anyone from this tightly knit community had some sort of axe to grind. It also transpires that there’s a missing eighty million dollar fortune, a bit of illegitimacy, a secret romance and even an acid bath to be factored in, too! It’s Cluedo on steroids! Brolin reminded me of Kris Kristofferson the whole way through as his behaviour gets wackier and more manipulative and he does gel well with an O’Connor who’s clearly having some fun as the plot thickens nicely, and suitably convolutedly. I could have done with a little more from Miss Close, and neither Andrew Scott nor Jeremy Renner really have enough of the plot either, but the writing and pacing of this quirky and personality-driven mystery keeps it quite enthralling in the best tradition of Agatha Christie as it mixes some good old fashioned detective work with some provocative religiosity; technical wizardry and even a little biblical mythology. Don’t be put off by it’s lengthy duration, it’s the best of these “Knives Out” tales so far.
Read full reviewChandler Danier
Man oh man. Christianity is making a comeback. Let’s all listen to holy men say holy things for the whole runtime. The mystery is stupidly mysterious. The whole thing feels sloppy but I found the slop a little more welcoming than the last one. The false endings ignore a recently explained giant piece of evidence. Like it’s not a mystery as there’s no way to solve and it isn’t a mystery when the film is misleading you. But I found it more fun than lots of stuff I’ve seen. Murdoch could out-detective this guy any day of the week.
Read full reviewFeaturettes(20)
Scene at the Academy
Drag Queens Trixie Mattel & Katya React to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Tale
Script to Screen - Sermon
Cast Take You Behind the Scenes
Script to Screen - Meeting
Josh O'Connor and Josh Brolin Interview Each Other
Josh O’Connor Talks Wake Up Dead Man, Frog Ponds, and More | Skip Intro
The Wake Up Dead Man Cast Try Benoit Blanc's Accent
Walk the WAKE UP DEAD MAN Red Carpet with Josh O'Connor at TIFF 2025
Rian Johnson and the Cast and Crew at The Lineup
How Rian Johnson's Growing Up in the Church Shaped 'Wake Up Dead Man'
Mystery ASMR with the Cast
Which member of the KNIVES OUT cast would win a murder mystery game?
'Forks Out': A Benoit Blanc Sesame Street Mystery
Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2025
Interview with Director Rian Johnson
Miracles, Rain Machines & Jeremy Renner’s Comeback! Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man Cast Spill | BAFTA
The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the LFF red carpet
Daniel Craig on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The red carpet for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at TIFF50
Scene at the Academy
Drag Queens Trixie Mattel & Katya React to Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Tale
Script to Screen - Sermon
Cast Take You Behind the Scenes
Script to Screen - Meeting
Josh O'Connor and Josh Brolin Interview Each Other
Josh O’Connor Talks Wake Up Dead Man, Frog Ponds, and More | Skip Intro
The Wake Up Dead Man Cast Try Benoit Blanc's Accent
Walk the WAKE UP DEAD MAN Red Carpet with Josh O'Connor at TIFF 2025
Rian Johnson and the Cast and Crew at The Lineup
How Rian Johnson's Growing Up in the Church Shaped 'Wake Up Dead Man'
Mystery ASMR with the Cast
Which member of the KNIVES OUT cast would win a murder mystery game?
'Forks Out': A Benoit Blanc Sesame Street Mystery
Cast and Crew Q&A | TIFF 2025
Interview with Director Rian Johnson
Miracles, Rain Machines & Jeremy Renner’s Comeback! Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man Cast Spill | BAFTA
The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on the LFF red carpet
Daniel Craig on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The red carpet for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at TIFF50
Behind the Scenes(2)
Rian Johnson on Creating the World of Wake Up Dead Man with Daniel Craig
Behind the Scenes with The Cast
Rian Johnson on Creating the World of Wake Up Dead Man with Daniel Craig
Behind the Scenes with The Cast