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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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Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

BSBill Skarsgård
Bill Skarsgård
Tony Kiritsis
DMDacre Montgomery
Dacre Montgomery
Richard Hall
CECary Elwes
Cary Elwes
Michael Grable
MMyha'la
Myha'la
Linda Page
KLKelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch
Mabel Hall
JRJohn Robinson
John Robinson
John
VNVinh Nguyen
Vinh Nguyen
James- Young Radio Producer
MHMark Helms
Mark Helms
Frank Love
TGTodd Gable
Todd Gable
Chief Gallagher
MAMichael Ashcraft
Michael Ashcraft
George Martz
NMNeil Mulac
Neil Mulac
Patrick Mullaney
DHDaniel R. Hill
Daniel R. Hill
Jimmy Kiritsis

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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 September 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).