Wake Up Dead Man
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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.
What critics thought
The third Knives Out film earns strong approval for its introspective, faith-driven atmosphere and Josh O'Connor's standout work, with many placing it at the top of the franchise. The main fault line among critics is the film's Catholic imagery and theology — some found the religious dimension genuinely soulful and thematically rich, while others found its handling of Catholicism implausible or glib.
“may be the best one yet”
Damon Wise·Deadline
“Father Jud and Benoit Blanc are two peas in a pod, when it comes right down to brass tacks.”
Alissa Wilkinson·The New York Times
“plays fast and loose with Catholicism”
Megan Bianco·Times of San Diego
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cast & Crew
Rian JohnsonDirector
Daniel CraigBenoit Blanc
Josh O'ConnorFr. Jud Duplenticy
Glenn CloseMartha Delacroix
Josh BrolinMons. Jefferson Wicks
Mila KunisChief Geraldine Scott
Jeremy RennerDr. Nat Sharp
Kerry WashingtonVera Draven, Esq.
Andrew ScottLee Ross
Cailee SpaenySimone Vivane
Daryl McCormackCy Draven
Thomas Haden ChurchSamson Holt
Jeffrey WrightBp. Langstrom
Nathan JohnsonComposer
Steve YedlinCinematographyWake Up Dead Man
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.
What critics thought
The third Knives Out film earns strong approval for its introspective, faith-driven atmosphere and Josh O'Connor's standout work, with many placing it at the top of the franchise. The main fault line among critics is the film's Catholic imagery and theology — some found the religious dimension genuinely soulful and thematically rich, while others found its handling of Catholicism implausible or glib.
“may be the best one yet”
Damon Wise·Deadline
“Father Jud and Benoit Blanc are two peas in a pod, when it comes right down to brass tacks.”
Alissa Wilkinson·The New York Times
“plays fast and loose with Catholicism”
Megan Bianco·Times of San Diego
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cast & Crew
Rian JohnsonDirectorDaniel CraigBenoit BlancJosh O'ConnorFr. Jud DuplenticyGlenn CloseMartha DelacroixJosh BrolinMons. Jefferson WicksMila KunisChief Geraldine ScottJeremy RennerDr. Nat SharpKerry WashingtonVera Draven, Esq.Andrew ScottLee RossCailee SpaenySimone VivaneDaryl McCormackCy DravenThomas Haden ChurchSamson HoltJeffrey WrightBp. LangstromNathan JohnsonComposerSteve YedlinCinematographyStream