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Wake Up Dead Man Debuts on Netflix to Warm Notices for a Classic Knives Out Return

Critics say the third Benoit Blanc case restores the series' whodunit spark on its streaming launch.

Overview

  • The film arrived on Netflix on December 12 following a limited theatrical run, marking the franchise's latest streaming-first release.
  • Rian Johnson writes and directs once again as Daniel Craig reprises detective Benoit Blanc in a darker, church-set mystery.
  • The story centers on the stabbing of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks in a rural New York parish, with young priest Jud Duplenticy initially under suspicion.
  • Reviews highlight a gothic atmosphere, a return to tightly constructed puzzle-box mechanics, and quality on par with the acclaimed first film.
  • The ensemble includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner and others, with a runtime reported around 140–144 minutes.