The Minute You Wake Up Dead
“Don't trust a soul.”
Synopsis
A stockbroker in a small southern town gets embroiled in an insurance scam with a next-door neighbor that leads to multiple murders when a host of other people want in on the plot. Sheriff Thurmond Fowler, the by-the-book town sheriff for over four decades, works earnestly to try and unravel the town’s mystery and winds up getting more than he bargained for.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-14
Top Cast
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Cole Hauser
Jason
Jaimie Alexander
Delaine
Morgan Freeman
Sheriff Thurmond Fowler
Darren Mann
Lucius
Andrew Stevens
Dewey
Kenneth Farmer
Atticus
Ben VanderMey
Deputy Kane
Tony DeMil
Jody
Liann Pattison
Purnie Cannon
John Dylan Atkins
Mace
James Harlon Palmer
Cecil Hammond
David Dahlgren
Carl
Dee Lucroy Dempsey
Mrs. Betty
Ronnie Yelverton
Sherriff's Department Visitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysNovember 4, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 31, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mailer
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Holland
- Original Title
- The Minute You Wake Up Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Andrew Stevens Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment, Milestone Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mailer
Timothy Holland
Adam Biddle
Michael Kuge
Andrew Stevens, Dawn Bursteen, Alan B. Bursteen
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Holland
Screenplay
Michael Mailer
Director
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Michael Kuge
Editor
Adam Biddle
Director of Photography
Sara Oliver
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Minute You Wake Up Dead
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What is The Minute You Wake Up Dead about?
A stockbroker in a small southern town gets embroiled in an insurance scam with a next-door neighbor that leads to multiple murders when a host of other people want in on the plot. Sheriff Thurmond Fowler, the by-the-book town sheriff for over four decades, works earnestly to try and unravel the town’s mystery and winds up getting more than he bargained for.
Who directed The Minute You Wake Up Dead?
The Minute You Wake Up Dead was directed by Michael Mailer.
Who stars in The Minute You Wake Up Dead?
The principal cast of The Minute You Wake Up Dead includes Cole Hauser, Jaimie Alexander, Morgan Freeman, Darren Mann, Andrew Stevens.
When was The Minute You Wake Up Dead released and how long is it?
The Minute You Wake Up Dead was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Minute You Wake Up Dead?
The Minute You Wake Up Dead holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).