Death Note (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2017, Death Note is a thriller, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Adam Wingard, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the Death Note, that grants him the power to kill any person simply by writing down their name on the pages. He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and change the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror.
Who’s in it. Death Note stars Nat Wolff as Light Turner / "Kira", LaKeith Stanfield as L, Willem Dafoe as Ryuk (voice) and Margaret Qualley as Mia Sutton / "Kira", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Death Note has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Note page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Note tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Note (2017)?
- In US, Death Note is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Note worth watching?
- Death Note holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Note?
- Death Note stars Nat Wolff, LaKeith Stanfield, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley and Shea Whigham.
- When was Death Note released?
- Death Note was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.