The Staircase
Tells the story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16-year judicial battle that followed.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The Staircase streaming on MAX (Via Hulu), MAX (Via Prime Video), MAX, and Roku. It is also possible to buy The Staircase on Prime Video, Apple TV, and VUDU.
'The Staircase' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Staircase is available in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MAX, Roku | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | NowTV | ✅ |
| Australia | Binge, Foxtel Now | ✅ |
| Canada | Crave, Starz | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:50 AM, 07/08/2025 PST
More Information on The Staircase
Tells the story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16-year judicial battle that followed. The Staircase featuring Colin Firth and Toni Collette has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, available for purchase on Apple TV, available for purchase on Prime Video, and 2 others. It's a crime and drama show with 8 episodes over 1 season. The Staircase is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons.
Michael Peterson
Colin Firth
Kathleen Peterson
Toni Collette
David Rudolf
Michael Stuhlbarg
Clayton Peterson
Dane DeHaan
Caitlin Atwater
Olivia DeJonge
Todd Peterson
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Margaret Ratliff
Sophie Turner
Martha Ratliff
Odessa Young
Candace Zamperini
Rosemarie DeWitt
Bill Peterson
Tim Guinee
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Vincent Vermignon
Freda Black
Parker Posey
Sophie Brunet
Juliette Binoche
Remy
Giovanni Pucci
Lori Campbell
Maria Dizzia
Tom Maher
Justice Leak
Art Holland
Cory Scott Allen
Ron Guerette
Robert Crayton
Deborah Radisch
Susan Pourfar
Jim Hardin
Cullen Moss
Producer
Christina M. Fitzgerald
Producer
Craig Shilowich
Executive Producer
Antonio Campos
Executive Producer
Carol Cuddy
Executive Producer
Maggie Cohn
Writer
Emily Kaczmarek
Composer
Danny Bensi
Composer
Saunder Jurriaans
Ratings & Reviews
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The Staircase Season 1 Overview
May 5, 2022 - Jun 9, 2022Season 1 of The Staircase has 8 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Roku and for Rent or Purchase on 3 Services.
The Staircase Season 1 Episodes
S01 E08America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time
Jun 9, 2022After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths,...
S01 E08 of The Staircase is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 3 Services.
S01 E07 Seek and Ye Shall
Jun 2, 2022After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen's turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover...
S01 E07 of The Staircase is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 3 Services.
S01 E06 Red in Tooth and Claw
May 26, 2022In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen's death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with...
S01 E06 of The Staircase is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 3 Services.
