Dead Man's Wire
2026, English. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
His revolution was televised.
In 1977, former real estate developer Tony Kiritsis puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, demanding $5 million and a personal apology.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead Man's Wire
Dead Man's Wire is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gus Van SantDirector
- Bill SkarsgårdTony Kiritsis
- Dacre MontgomeryRichard Hall
- Al PacinoM.L. Hall
- Colman DomingoFred Temple
- Myha'laLinda Page
- Cary ElwesMichael Grable
- Kelly LynchMabel Hall
- John RobinsonJohn
- Vinh NguyenJames- Young Radio Producer
- Mark HelmsFrank Love
- Todd GableChief Gallagher
- Michael AshcraftGeorge Martz
Details
- Released
- 9 January 2026
- Country
- United States of America, Israel, Cyprus, Germany
- Written by
- Austin Kolodney
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $2.2M
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What Dead Man's Wire is based on
Dead Man's Wire is based on a true story.
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Dead Man's Wire: quick answers
Is Dead Man's Wire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Dead Man's Wire have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Dead Man's Wire has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Dead Man's Wire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Man's Wire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Man's Wire on?
Dead Man's Wire is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Man's Wire?
If you liked Dead Man's Wire, try Dog Day Afternoon, Breaking, STRAW.
Who directed Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire (2026) was directed by Gus Van Sant and stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino.
What is Dead Man's Wire based on?
Dead Man's Wire is based on a true story.