Death by Lightning (2025)
TV show 1 season ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2025, Death by Lightning sits in the crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It was created or directed by Bernadette Caulfield. The cast includes Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham and Matthew Macfadyen. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Bernadette CaulfieldDirector
- D. B. WeissDirector
- Michael Shannonas James Garfield
- Shea Whighamas Roscoe Conkling
- Matthew Macfadyenas Charles Guiteau
- Betty Gilpinas Crete Garfield
- Andrew Hefleras Tom Platt
- Nick Offermanas Chester A. Arthur
- Bradley Whitfordas James Blaine
- David Nyklas Levi Morton
Seasons
- Season 1 · 4 episodes
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Questions about Death by Lightning
- What genre is Death by Lightning?
- Death by Lightning is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Death by Lightning?
- Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Andrew Hefler appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Death by Lightning?
- Bernadette Caulfield directed Death by Lightning.
- Is Death by Lightning worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Death by Lightning?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
