Raising Wake Up Dead Man parents guide: what parents should know
Wake Up Dead Man parents guide: the third Knives Out film is rated PG-13 in the US "for violent content, bloody images, strong language, some crude sexual material, and smoking," per the MPA. The UK's BBFC rated it 12A for moderate injury detail, violence, sex references, threat and strong language. Germany's FSK rated it 12. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13; BBFC: 12A; FSK: 12 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: violent content, bloody images - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: crude sexual material, smoking - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A; FSK: 12
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Netflix murder mystery (2025), the third Benoit Blanc film source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) — "for violent content, bloody images, strong language, some crude sexual material, and smoking" source |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A (no one under 12 unless with an adult) in cinemas; 12 on home video — moderate injury detail, violence, sex references, threat, strong language source |
| Germany (FSK) | 12 (released for ages 12 and up) — violence, self-harm, injury source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — stabbings with blood; recurring masturbation jokes; smoking |
| Knives Out (2019, MPA) | PG-13 — thematic elements incl. brief violence, strong language, sexual references, drugs source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Wake Up Dead Man is about
Detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, investigates the mysterious death of a clergyman in a rural church community, per Germany's FSK. Rian Johnson wrote and directed; Common Sense Media calls it the final film in his Benoit Blanc trilogy. Netflix, Inc. is the distributor named on the MPA rating.
Wake Up Dead Man parents guide: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, violent content, bloody images, strong language, crude sexual material, smoking.
- UK (BBFC): 12A, moderate injury detail, violence, sex references, threat, strong language.
- Germany (FSK): 12.
The BBFC describes undetailed stabbings, a woman slapping a young girl, blood pooling after violence, decomposed remains, and a character who takes their own life with limited detail. It lists a comic sequence of verbal references to masturbation. Common Sense Media notes that several characters smoke.
Is Wake Up Dead Man rated R?
Short answer: No. The MPA rated it PG-13, like Knives Out (2019).
Knives Out was rated PG-13 for thematic elements including brief violence, some strong language, sexual references, and drug material.
The habit kids may copy: blaming fast
In a whodunit, everyone suspects everyone, and people jump to conclusions about who did it.
Try tonight: who spilled it
Next time something spills or breaks, play detective before blaming: "Let's look for clues first. What really happened?" Check the facts together, then decide. In our program, this is the lesson "Wisdom": thinking before deciding.
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FAQ
What is Wake Up Dead Man rated?
PG-13 in the US for violent content, bloody images, strong language, some crude sexual material and smoking. It's 12A in the UK, 12 in Germany.
What age is Wake Up Dead Man for?
The MPA rates it PG-13, and Common Sense Media lists it for 13+.
Is Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix?
Yes. The MPA lists Netflix, Inc. as the distributor.
Is Wake Up Dead Man scary?
The BBFC lists sustained, unsettling scenes of threat in which people are endangered by mysterious figures.
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