The Staircase
Created by Antonio Campos
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
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Top cast
Colin Firth
Michael Peterson
Toni Collette
Kathleen Peterson
Michael Stuhlbarg
David Rudolf
Dane DeHaan
Clayton Peterson
Olivia DeJonge
Caitlin Atwater
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Todd Peterson
Sophie Turner
Margaret Ratliff
Odessa Young
Martha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWitt
Candace Zamperini
Tim Guinee
Bill Peterson
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Staircase online?
As of August 5, 2026, The Staircase is available to stream on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, and HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Staircase on Netflix?
Yes — as of August 5, 2026, The Staircase is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy The Staircase online?
Yes. In United States, The Staircase is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Staircase?
As of August 5, 2026, The Staircase is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
