Dead Man's Wire
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Synopsis
On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck.
Cast
- Bill Skarsgård
- Dacre Montgomery
- Al Pacino
- Cary Elwes
- Colman Domingo
- Myha'la
- Jordan Claire Robbins
- John Robinson
- Mark Helms
- Vinh Nguyen
Moviegoers are saying
Gus Van Sant returns with a kidnapping thriller that showcases his signature intimate filmmaking style, elevated by standout performances from Bill Skarsgård and Colman Domingo's mesmerizing DJ voice work. While critics appreciate the film's unique texture and assured direction, they note pacing issues and visible ADR problems that prevent it from reaching Van Sant's earlier masterpiece heights.
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- Sep 1, 2025
when the credits say that the mortgage company got bankrupt and the whole room clapped<3
florence 💌Jan 9, 2026waluigi mangione
AliJan 10, 2026Bill Skarsgård was born to play a guy who’s been up for three days straight.
Jack Moulton - Sep 1, 2025
I think Colman Domingo’s 70s DJ voice got me pregnant
EmmyDec 5, 2025I spent a couple hours with Gus Van Sant when Don't Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot came out seven years ago. He was utterly bemused by podcasting and even the level of modest inquiry in the conversation. He arrived alone. It was a quiet, simple discussion. He certainly…
Sean FennesseyJan 15, 2026i think bill skarsgård should be in everything
cob - Jan 11, 2026
Whoa private equity’s ability to ruin everyday citizens’ lives sure was something in the 1970s. Really hoping they’ll get someone to take a look at that problem sometime.
David ChenSep 1, 2025In Gus We Trust #GusVanSanaissance A star for each year I worked on it. 💫
Austin KolodneyJan 17, 2026that freeze frame on tony’s smirk + cut to credits + the revolution will not be televised needle drop hit like CRACK
vivdagoat 🍎🍂🐞
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- SpindlyMan lovedDead Man's Wire
What a bonkers story, can’t believe this happened irl. Story flowed great, acting was great, vibe was great, overall a great flick.
Clay Werner likedDead Man's Wire7.6 - If you like true crime dramatizations, and don’t mind watching them unfold slowly, it’s a decent watch for under two hours. Bill Skarsgard is exceptional. Appreciate seeing him in a more dramatic (& slightly dark comedic) role & expanding his range. Dacre Montgomery is solid too as the…
Mateo likedDead Man's WireLowest like I can give. Trailer was good, but the movie was underwhelming The acting and camera work defitnely are the peaks of this movie. The last 30 minutes is also solid. But the rest of the movie feels like there’s many unessacary scenes and you don’t feel the tension 5.5/10
- hanne is "meh" onDead Man's Wire
rating: 🔫🔫.5 okay so can someone please ask mr. gus what exactly he thinks people in central indiana sound like? cause… nobody wants to commit to portraying indiana well on screen because it’s a flyover state. there is still definitive culture here! let’s research, mama!
Oakley Frank likedDead Man's Wirei didn’t mind this, it’s nothing I’d watch again, its kind of a nothing burger, good acting and a story about how the little man is always used and manipulated. Bro took down an entire mortgage place Also shoutout to Indiana and the HOOSIERS
jam jammy jambam likedDead Man's WireSoulful music alongside great set design really transports you into that time period. Fantastic editing. Colman Domingo stole the show, as he always does. Was pretty familiar with the story but still had a lot of fun.
- Soggygoat1 lovedDead Man's Wire
I like that 2025 onwards has started making old style films like this with the modern film tech we have today. Def an interesting watch and the picture stills was **chefs kiss** 9.5/10
Tristan likedDead Man's WireSurprised I’d never heard of this before, the advertisement must’ve been trash. But if you like movies based on true stories this one was really good. It’s also really funny
Coop likedDead Man's WireA well crafted and well acted film with a good atmosphere, excellent music, and a story that never gets boring. #40
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Metacritic
Mar 24, 2026
Van Sant directs with a steadiness that occasionally borders on pastiche. He resists sensationalism, which is no small feat given the bombastic source material. The hostage sequences are gruellingly tense, but the film never quite finds a rhythm beyond escalation, monologue, negotiation, repeat. For a story and subject this strange, the filmmaking flourishes are conservative.
Leila Latif
Little White Lies
Jan 9, 2026
Dead Man's Wire is a successful throwback to the classic crime stories that once dominated cinema.
David Caballero
Collider
Jan 5, 2026
If “Dead Man’s Wire” has a weakness it’s that it doesn’t create an intense desire to find out how it all turns out. It compensates with dark humor and with a central performance by Skarsgård that’s fascinating.
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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