Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Kernel Score: 79% · 2,162 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
Released: 2025-11-26
Runtime: 145 minutes
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?
Worth watching. The third Knives Out mystery is a clever, talky whodunit set in a church, with a seemingly impossible murder and a great cast. It runs long, but the puzzle and the humor pay off.
Watch it if you
- like twisty whodunits
- enjoy Benoit Blanc's eccentric detective work
- love big ensemble casts
Skip it if you
- want a short, fast mystery
- dislike religious themes
Best for: Mystery night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a PG-13 whodunit involving a murder investigation with dark comedy and morally ambiguous characters.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on a murder investigation with a killing as the inciting incident, handled with dark comic tone rather than graphic detail.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
If you liked Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Knives Out (2019) — 86%: The first Knives Out, the best of the series.
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) — 78%: The second mystery in the series.
- Clue (1985) — 82%: Whodunit comedy with an ensemble cast.
- The Thin Man (1934) — 84%: Witty classic detective comedy.
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) — 81%: Funny, twisty detective story.
- Rear Window (1954) — 93%: Classic mystery built on a clever setup.
Director
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
- Kerry Washington as Vera Draven, Esq.
- Andrew Scott as Lee Ross
- Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane
- Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery FAQ
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery worth watching?
Worth watching. The third Knives Out mystery is a clever, talky whodunit set in a church, with a seemingly impossible murder and a great cast. It runs long, but the puzzle and the humor pay off.
Where can I watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
In the US you can stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix.
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery OK for kids?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a PG-13 whodunit involving a murder investigation with dark comedy and morally ambiguous characters.
What movies are like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
If you liked Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, try Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Clue and The Thin Man.