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Death by Lightning (2025)

TV Series ★ 7.3 53 min

Drama Crime

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

Mike Makowsky Creator

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Released
November 6, 2025
Runtime
53 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt31121364
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Bighead Littlehead

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Cast

Michael Shannon Michael Shannon James Garfield Matthew Macfadyen Matthew Macfadyen Charles Guiteau Nick Offerman Nick Offerman Chester A. Arthur Shea Whigham Shea Whigham Roscoe Conkling Bradley Whitford Bradley Whitford James Blaine Betty Gilpin Betty Gilpin Crete Garfield Alfie Tempest Alfie Tempest Irvin Garfield Anders Grundberg Anders Grundberg Abram Garfield Dylan Hughes Dylan Hughes Jim Garfield Jr. Jack Alldridge Jack Alldridge Harry Garfield Andrew Hefler Andrew Hefler Tom Platt David Nykl David Nykl Levi Morton Archie Fisher Archie Fisher Joe Brown Laura Marcus Laura Marcus Mollie Garfield

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death by Lightning about?
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Who created Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning was created by Mike Makowsky.
Who stars in Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham.
When was Death by Lightning released?
Death by Lightning is a 2025 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch Death by Lightning?
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