The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2007, The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth is a documentary film directed by Tom Jennings, running about 90 minutes. “12 Days on the Run” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recalls the two week manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theater in April 1865.
Who’s in it. The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth stars Jean-Pierre Parent as John Wilkes Booth, Shaun C. Grenan as David Herold, Janet Vincent Lee as Mary Surratt and Ed Mantell as Bounty Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth 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 The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth (2007)?
- In US, The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth worth watching?
- The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth?
- The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth stars Jean-Pierre Parent, Shaun C. Grenan, Janet Vincent Lee, Ed Mantell and John Neely.
- When was The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth released?
- The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.