The Staircase (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2004, The Staircase is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.
Who’s in it. The Staircase stars Michael Peterson as Self, Ron Guerette as Self, Tom Maher as Self and David Rudolf as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Staircase has been warmly received by 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 The Staircase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Staircase tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Staircase (2004)?
- In US, The Staircase 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 The Staircase worth watching?
- The Staircase holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Staircase?
- The Staircase stars Michael Peterson, Ron Guerette, Tom Maher, David Rudolf and Bill Peterson.
- When was The Staircase released?
- The Staircase was released in 2004.