7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film receives a Left-Leaning rating due to its dominant themes critically examining the political weaponization and tribalism within conservative American Christianity, aligning with progressive critiques of the religious right.
The film demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional casting of diverse actors in prominent roles and its narrative, which continues the franchise's established critique of traditional power structures, classism, and privilege.
Secondary
The film positively portrays LGBTQ+ identity through Benoit Blanc, who is canonically queer. His queerness is presented naturally and integrally, contributing to representation without being the central focus. This matter-of-fact inclusion aligns with the movie's broader themes of inclusivity, reflecting an optimistic approach to queer identity.
The film portrays Christianity with nuance, distinguishing between compassionate, inclusive forms (Father Jud) and authoritarian, corrupt interpretations (Monsignor Wicks). The narrative champions understanding and compassion, aligning with the virtues of the faith while critiquing its misuse.
Based on current available information, there is no indication of transsexual characters or themes within Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Details about the film's narrative do not mention any transgender representation, leading to a classification of N/A for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an original mystery story with new characters, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with established character genders. No characters are portrayed on screen with a gender different from a previously established canonical or historical gender.
The film's characters are either consistent with their established or implied races, or their race was not specified in source material. Therefore, casting choices introducing diversity for previously undefined characters do not meet the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.2
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