Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.
1999, English. Directed by Errol Morris.
Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long, he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other execution methods. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
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- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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- Released
- 29 December 1999
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $508K
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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.: quick answers
Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. on?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
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Who directed Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?
Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) was directed by Errol Morris and stars Fred A. Leuchter Jr., Robert Jan van Pelt, David Irving.