Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Theatrical - Wide 2025-11-26

Cast Daniel Craig Josh O'Connor Glenn Close Josh Brolin Mila Kunis
Directed by Rian Johnson

Box Office Gross: $4,000,000

Running Time: 145 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: T-Street

Genres: Comedy Mystery Thriller

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

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... See more 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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