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Dead Man's Wire

6.520261h 46mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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.

DirectorGus Van Sant
WriterAustin Kolodney
ProducersCassian Elwes·Tom Culliver

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

Bill Skarsgård
Bill Skarsgård
Tony Kiritsis
Dacre Montgomery
Dacre Montgomery
Richard 'Dick' Hall
Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes
Michael Grable
Myha'la
Myha'la
Linda Page
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo
Fred Temple
Al Pacino
Al Pacino
M.L. Hall
Kelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch
Mabel Hall
Jordan Claire Robbins
Jordan Claire Robbins
Doreen
John Robinson
John Robinson
Cameraman
Katie Kinman
Katie Kinman
Ibby Hall
Mark Helms
Mark Helms
Frank Love
Kyle Rankin
Kyle Rankin
Rookie Cop

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Dead Man's Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dead Man's Wire?

Dead Man's Wire is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Dead Man's Wire on Netflix?

Yes — Dead Man's Wire is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Dead Man's Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

Dead Man's Wire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Dead Man's Wire for free?

Dead Man's Wire is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Dead Man's Wire based on a true story?

Yes — Dead Man's Wire is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).