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Dead Man's Wire
2026 105 min United States of America, Israel, Belgium, Cyprus, Germany R 18+
★6.6
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Gus Van Sant
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Description
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.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$2.24M
Worldwide:
$2.25M
Starring
Bill Skarsgård
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Dacre Montgomery
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Al Pacino
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Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Dead Man's Wire is a stylistically committed recreation of a 1977 hostage crisis that effectively captures the atmosphere of the era. While performances from Bill Skarsgård generally anchor the film, opinions on the narrative depth and the necessity of its documentary-style approach remain split.
| Production | The production design authentically recreates the 1970s through grainy textures, period-accurate titles, and the strategic integration of archival footage. | |
| Acting | Bill Skarsgård delivers a compelling and complex performance that captures the volatile nature of a man driven by financial ruin. | |
| Acting | Al Pacino provides a heavy, authoritative presence, though some find his limited screen time impactful while others view the performance as uninspired. | |
| Direction | The film's tone is divided between those who appreciate its stark, realistic tension and those who find the narrative flat and lacking in creative directorial flourish. |