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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.

1999·Movie
1h 31min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes100%87%
IMDb7.5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

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 kinds of execution. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
Biographical DocumentaryPsychological StudyMoral AmbiguityHolocaust RevisionismCharacter PortraitUnsettling & DisturbingSlow-Burn NarrativeExploration of DelusionEthical Dilemmas

Crew

Directed by:
Errol Morris
Produced by:
Errol Morris, Caroline Kaplan, David Collins
Composed by:
Caleb Sampson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. legally?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

1 h 31 min

Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. runs 1 h 31 min.

Is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

Critics89
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. higher (89) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.?

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