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Dead Man's Wire

R20261h 46mGus Van Sant
IMDb 6.5 · Metacritic 67

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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.

CrimeDramaThriller
BankerKidnappingHostage1970sDark ComedyIndianapolisBased On True StoryCourtroomHostage NegotiatorStandoff

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Man's Wire (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in Dead Man's Wire?

Dead Man's Wire stars Bill Skarsgård (Tony Kiritsis), Dacre Montgomery (Richard Hall), Cary Elwes (Michael Grable), Myha'la (Linda Page), Kelly Lynch (Mabel Hall). The film was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is Dead Man's Wire?

Dead Man's Wire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated R.

Is Dead Man's Wire worth watching?

Dead Man's Wire holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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