Dead Man's Wire (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2026, Dead Man's Wire is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dead Man's Wire stars Bill Skarsgård as Tony Kiritsis, Dacre Montgomery as Richard 'Dick' Hall, Cary Elwes as Michael Grable and Myha'la as Linda Page, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dead Man's Wire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Man's Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Wire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Wire (2026)?
- In US, Dead Man's Wire is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Man's Wire worth watching?
- Dead Man's Wire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Wire?
- Dead Man's Wire stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha'la and Colman Domingo.
- When was Dead Man's Wire released?
- Dead Man's Wire was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.