Death by Lightning
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
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Frequently asked questions about Death by Lightning
Where can I watch Death by Lightning in the United States?
Death by Lightning is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Death by Lightning on Netflix?
Yes. Death by Lightning is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
Can I watch Death by Lightning for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Death by Lightning needs a subscription to Netflix.
What are the ratings for Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, and Bradley Whitford. Mike Makowsky is the creator.
How many seasons of Death by Lightning are there?
Death by Lightning has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Death by Lightning?
All 4 episodes of Death by Lightning add up to about 3 hours 32 minutes at roughly 53 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Death by Lightning on?
Death by Lightning airs on Netflix, and is produced by Bighead Littlehead.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.