Deadline (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2004, Deadline is a documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
Who’s in it. Deadline stars Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor and Mamie Till Mobley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Deadline sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadline tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadline (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadline worth watching?
- Deadline holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deadline?
- Deadline stars Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor, Mamie Till Mobley and Richard Nixon.