Death Note
“Justice is coming.”
Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.
Where to watch Death Note in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Death Note there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Death Note streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Death Note
Death Note is a 2017 English-language crime, fantasy and horror film directed by Adam Wingard. The cast is led by Nat Wolff, LaKeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 4.3/10 across 4100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Death Note was produced by Vertigo Entertainment and Lin Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 25, 2017, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Adam Wingard
- Writers
- Jeremy Slater, Vlas Parlapanides, Charley Parlapanides
- Release date
- August 25, 2017
- OTT release
- August 25, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Production
- Vertigo Entertainment, Lin Pictures
Death Note cast & crew
Death Note was directed by Adam Wingard and written by Jeremy Slater, Vlas Parlapanides, and Charley Parlapanides.
The cast features Nat Wolff as Light Turner, LaKeith Stanfield as L, Margaret Qualley as Mia Sutton, Shea Whigham as James Turner, Willem Dafoe as Ryuk (voice), and Jason Liles as Ryuk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leopold Ross, cinematography is by David Tattersall, and it was produced by Miri Yoon and Sarah Perlman Bremner.
Is Death Note worth watching?
Death Note holds an audience score of 4.3/10 from 4,136 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, fantasy, and horror, Death Note is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Death Note
In United States, you can stream Death Note on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 25, 2017.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Death Note
Nat Wolff
Light Turner
LaKeith Stanfield
L
Margaret Qualley
Mia Sutton
Shea Whigham
James Turner
Willem Dafoe
Ryuk (voice)
Jason Liles
Ryuk
Paul Nakauchi
Watari
Jack Ettlinger
Kenny Doyle
Matthew Kevin Anderson
Agent Young
Chris Britton
Peltz
Timothy Lambert
Dr. Norman Ludlam
Kwesi Ameyaw
Undercover Agent #1
Death Note — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death Note in United States?
Death Note is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Death Note on Netflix?
Yes — Death Note is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Death Note in?
Death Note is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Japanese, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death Note?
Death Note runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Death Note rated?
Death Note is rated R. It holds a 4.3/10 audience score from 4,136 ratings.
▸When did Death Note release on OTT?
Death Note became available digitally on August 25, 2017.
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