Dead Man’s Wire (2026)
English drama film directed by Gus Van Sant
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 105 min
- Released
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Dead Man's Wire has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 9 January 2026. It is directed by Gus Van Sant and stars Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery and Colman Domingo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Cast
- Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Myha'la Herrold, Cary Elwes, John Robinson, Al Pacino, Kelly Lynch
- Cinematography
- Arnaud Potier
- Editing
- Saar Klein
- Music
- Danny Elfman
- Produced by
- Cassian Elwes, Joel David Moore, Mark Amin
- Production
- Elevated Films, Pressman Film, District 9 Productions, Sobini Films
- Distribution
- Row K Entertainment, ARP Sélection
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- < $15 million
- Box office
- $3.8 million
- Set in
- Indianapolis
- Filmed in
- Louisville
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 January 2026
- First shown
- 2 September 2025 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes, or 105 min.
When did Dead Man's Wire release?
Dead Man's Wire released on 9 January 2026.
Who directed Dead Man's Wire?
Dead Man's Wire is directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who is in the cast of Dead Man's Wire?
The cast of Dead Man's Wire includes Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Colman Domingo, Myha'la Herrold, Cary Elwes and John Robinson.
How much did Dead Man's Wire earn at the box office?
Dead Man's Wire grossed $3.8 million on a budget of < $15 million.
What is Dead Man's Wire rated in the US?
Dead Man's Wire is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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