Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery parents guide

What we could confirm fits a PG-13: some strong language and some violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

Not rated yet

We were not sure enough to call this one.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery scary?

No. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is not a scary watch.

How gory is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 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.

Cast and crew

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is on our Whodunits, New releases, Thriller on Netflix and Mystery on Netflix lists.

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