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American Murder: The Family Next Door

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 23m
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7.2/10
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American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
Shanann Watts and her two young daughters went missing in Frederick, Colorado. As details of their deaths made headlines worldwide, it became clear that Shanann's husband, Chris Watts, wasn't the man he appeared to be. Experience a gripping and immersive examination of the disintegration of a marriage. Only on Netflix September 30.
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In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.In 2018, 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her two young daughters disappear in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
30K
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    • Jenny Popplewell
  • Stars
    • Nickole Atkinson(archive footage)
    • Jim Benemann(archive footage)
    • Luke Epple(archive sound)
    • Jenny Popplewell
  • Stars
    • Nickole Atkinson(archive footage)
    • Jim Benemann(archive footage)
    • Luke Epple(archive sound)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 199User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    American Murder: The Family Next Door: The Letter
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    American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
    Frank Rzucek and Sandi Rzucek in American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
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    Bella Watts, Celeste Watts, and Shanann Watts in American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
    Bella Watts, Celeste Watts, Chris Watts, and Shanann Watts in American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)

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    Nickole Atkinson
    Nickole Atkinson
    • Self - Shanann's Friend
    • (archive footage)
    Jim Benemann
    • Self - News Anchor
    • (archive footage)
    Luke Epple
    • Self - Chris' Supervisor
    • (archive sound)
    • (voice)
    Mark Jamieson
    • Self - Chris' Best Friend
    • (archive footage)
    Nichol Kessinger
    Nichol Kessinger
    • Self - Chris' Mistress
    • (archive footage)
    Marcelo Kopcow
    • Self - Judge
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Judge Marcelo Kopcow)
    Karen Leigh
    • Self - News Anchor
    • (archive footage)
    Theresa Marchetta
    • Self - News Anchor
    • (archive footage)
    Tom Mustin
    Tom Mustin
    • Self - News Anchor
    • (archive footage)
    Michael Rourke
    • Self - Weld County District Attorney
    • (archive footage)
    Frank Rzucek
    • Self - Shanann's Father
    • (archive footage)
    Frankie Rzucek
    • Self - Shanann's Brother
    • (archive footage)
    Sandi Rzucek
    • Self - Shanann's Mother
    • (archive footage)
    Bella Watts
    Bella Watts
    • Self - Chris and Shanann's Daughter
    • (archive footage)
    Celeste Watts
    Celeste Watts
    • Self - Chris and Shanann's Daughter
    • (archive footage)
    Chris Watts
    Chris Watts
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Cindy Watts
    • Self - Chris' Mother
    • (archive footage)
    Ronnie Watts
    Ronnie Watts
    • Self - Chris' Father
    • (archive footage)
      • Jenny Popplewell
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      Shanann Watts: I can't tell you guys how much I am blessed.

    User reviews199

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    7/10
    Concise doc
    A concise documentary covering the disappearance of shannan watts and her two children, and the subsequent investigation. The timeline was well established and well presented. The first hand footage was quite extensive.
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    • Oct 1, 2020

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      • September 30, 2020 (Canada)
      • United Kingdom
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    • 1 hour 23 minutes
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