Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery movie poster

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.2/10

Rating

145 min

Runtime

2025

Release Year

Rian Johnson

Director

Cast

Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis

Quick 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 local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Full Plot Summary of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out 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.

Related Movie Synopses