American Hangman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, American Hangman is a thriller film directed by Wilson Coneybeare, running about 99 minutes. “A new kind of trial” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.
Who’s in it. American Hangman stars Donald Sutherland as Judge Straight, Vincent Kartheiser as Henry David Cole, Oliver Dennis as Lieutenant Roy and Paul Braunstein as Ron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, American Hangman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Hangman page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Hangman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Hangman (2019)?
- In US, American Hangman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Hangman worth watching?
- American Hangman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Hangman?
- American Hangman stars Donald Sutherland, Vincent Kartheiser, Oliver Dennis, Paul Braunstein and Matt Baram.
- When was American Hangman released?
- American Hangman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.