Mike Makowsky
Director
Death by Lightning (2025)
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Bighead Littlehead
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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Network: Netflix
Runtime: 216 min.
Episode Runtime: 54 min.
Released: Nov. 6, 2025
Last Air Date: Nov. 6, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Parental Guide: 15+
