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Dead Man's Wire (2026) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 260 TMDB members. 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
1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released
January 9, 2026
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 260 votes
Director
Gus Van Sant
Starring
Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dead Man's Wire rated?
Dead Man's Wire is rated R in the US.
Is Dead Man's Wire a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Dead Man's Wire?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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