Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
A charismatic priest's murder draws a renowned detective into a darkly comic, logic-defying mystery.
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.
How intense is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is not scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulwhimsicalpulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery for you?
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery scary?
No. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery runs 2h 25m.
Where can I stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is streaming on Netflix.
Does Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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