Michael Shannon
James Garfield
Series
Death by Lightning
202553m7.4 / 101 seasons
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Available in US
Where To Watch
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Netflix
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Limited Series
4 episodes available
Episode 1: The Man from Ohio
53mAt the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Episode 2: Party Faithful
48mIn the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Episode 3: Casus Belli
48mTreachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Episode 4: Destiny of the Republic
1h 7mConkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
On screen
Cast & Characters
Matthew Macfadyen
Charles Guiteau
Nick Offerman
Chester A. Arthur
Shea Whigham
Roscoe Conkling
Bradley Whitford
James Blaine
Betty Gilpin
Crete Garfield
Alfie Tempest
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