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Wake Up Dead Man

2025 · Movie · PG-13 · 145 min · ★ 7.2 · 86% critics

ThrillerMysteryComedy

A young priest is sent to assist a charismatic church leader, but unease quickly takes over when a shocking, difficult-to-explain death occurs in the town. With no clear suspect, the local police chief teams up with a renowned detective to untangle a mystery that resists easy answers.

Also known as Knives Out 3 · Wake Up Dead Man：A Knives Out Mystery

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Details
Original title
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Years
2025
Release date
2025-11-26
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
145 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
86/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (2,525 votes)
Budget
$151,700,000
About

If you like Agatha Christie-style whodunits with sharp banter and a tense, character-driven puzzle, you may enjoy this; Not for you if you want a faster pace, lighter humor, or a detective story that feels easy to predict like Wind River or Poker Face.

Pros: engaging mystery setup; standout lead performance; strong whodunit payoff | Cons: pacing drags long; complex misdirections; underused ensemble

Themes

  • sequel
  • whodunit
  • murder investigation
  • murder mystery
  • upstate new york
  • web of lies
  • mystery thriller
  • hidden motives
  • clue‑based deduction
  • high‑society secrets
  • eccentric detective
  • manipulative personalities
  • +3 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Rian Johnson