Death by Lightning (2025): Cast
Death by Lightning is a 2025 crime drama directed by Matt Ross, starring Michael Shannon as James Garfield, Bradley Whitford and Betty Gilpin.
- Director
- Matt Ross
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bighead Littlehead
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death by Lightning About?
The premise of Death by Lightning without spoilers.
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America’s 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Death by Lightning Cast & Characters
Michael Shannon leads the cast as James Garfield, with Bradley Whitford as James Blaine and Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield. Directed by Matt Ross; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matt Ross
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Michael Shannon as James Garfield -
Bradley Whitford as James Blaine -
Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield - Laura Marcus as Mollie Garfield
Also Starring in Death by Lightning
· 10 more- Jack Alldridge Harry Garfield
- Alfie Tempest Irvin Garfield
- Anders Grundberg Abram Garfield(as Anders Grundberg)
- Matthew Macfadyen Charles Guiteau
- Nick Offerman Chester A. Arthur
- Shea Whigham Roscoe Conkling
- David Nykl Levi Morton
- Andrew Hefler Tom Platt
- Archie Fisher Joe Brown
- Dylan Hughes Jim Garfield Jr.
More from Matt Ross
More films directed by Matt Ross, best-rated first: Captain Fantastic and 28 Hotel Rooms.
Death by Lightning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Death by Lightning.
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Death by Lightning FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Death by Lightning, each answered in a sentence.
Who directed Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning was directed by Matt Ross.
More films by Matt Ross Who is in the cast of Death by Lightning?
Death by Lightning stars Michael Shannon as James Garfield, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine and Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield, among 14 credited actors.
Does Death by Lightning have a post-credit scene?
No. Death by Lightning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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