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Murder of a President

7.620161h 54mMovieDocumentary

The life of President James Garfield, including his rise to power and the aftermath of his assassination.

DirectorRob Rapley
WritersCandice Millard·Rob Rapley

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Cast · Directed by Rob Rapley

DBDavid Bowles
David Bowles
Waiter
JEJames Eckhouse
James Eckhouse
Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss
KEKathryn Erbe
Kathryn Erbe
Lucretia Garfield
LG
Ladislav Gergel
Jim Garfield
SHShuler Hensley
Shuler Hensley
James Garfield
LHLogan Hillier
Logan Hillier
Dr. Reyburn
JH
John Hutton
James Blaine
WJWill Janowitz
Will Janowitz
Charles Guiteau
JK
Josef Karas
Conkling's Valet
ALAdam LeFevre
Adam LeFevre
Chester Arthur
SMSean Mahon
Sean Mahon
Roscoe Conkling
MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Narrator

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Murder of a President — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder of a President?

Murder of a President is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Murder of a President on Netflix?

No, Murder of a President is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Murder of a President on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Murder of a President is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Murder of a President for free?

Murder of a President is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Murder of a President based on a true story?

Yes — Murder of a President is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).