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Dead Man's Wire

Name: Dead Man's Wire
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2026-01-09
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha'la, Kelly Lynch

2026Directed by Gus Van Sant

Crime · Drama · Thriller1h 46m

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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.

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Bill SkarsgårdTony Kiritsis

Dacre MontgomeryRichard Hall

Cary ElwesMichael Grable

Myha'laLinda Page

Kelly LynchMabel Hall

John RobinsonJohn

Vinh NguyenJames- Young Radio Producer

Mark HelmsFrank Love

Todd GableChief Gallagher

Michael AshcraftGeorge Martz

Neil MulacPatrick Mullaney

Daniel R. HillJimmy Kiritsis

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About Dead Man's Wire

How long is Dead Man's Wire?: Dead Man's Wire runs 1 hour and 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who directed Dead Man's Wire?: Dead Man's Wire was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who is in the cast of Dead Man's Wire?: Dead Man's Wire stars Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, Dacre Montgomery as Richard Hall and Cary Elwes as Michael Grable.
What language is Dead Man's Wire in?: Dead Man's Wire is in English.
Is Dead Man's Wire family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is Dead Man's Wire based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Dead Man's Wire is based on a true story.
Where can I watch Dead Man's Wire?: In the United States, Dead Man's Wire is streaming on Netflix. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Dead Man's Wire released?: Dead Man's Wire was released on January 9, 2026.