# Where to watch An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) in the UK

> An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery+. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 42 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Crime  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T16:45:21.629Z)  

## Synopsis

Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Discovery+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=An%20American%20Murder%20Mystery%3A%20The%20Staircase&i=instant-video)
- [Discovery+](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/78602-an-american-murder-mystery-the-staircase/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase in the UK?**

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery+ in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase on the same service?**

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**Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is currently included with: Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery+.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

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