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American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)

Movie ★ 7.3 83 min

Crime Documentary

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

Jenny Popplewell Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 29, 2020
Runtime
83 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt12987894
Language
Studio
Knickerbockerglory TV

Themes

Cast

Chris Watts Chris Watts Self Shanann Watts Shanann Watts Self Celeste 'CC' Watts Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage) Bella Watts Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage) Nickole Atkinson Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage) Frank Rzucek Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage) Sandi Rzucek Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage) Frankie Rzucek Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage) Cindy Watts Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage) Ronnie Watts Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage) Nichol Kessinger Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage) Luke Epple Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage) Mark Jamieson Self - Chris' Childhood Friend (archive footage) Marcelo Kopcow Self - Judge (archive footage) Michael Rourke Self - District Attorney, Weld County, CO (archive footage) Jim Benemann Self - News Anchor, Colorado (archive footage) Karen Leigh Self - News Anchor, Colorado (archive footage) Theresa Marchetta Self - News Anchor, Denver, CO (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Murder: The Family Next Door about?
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
Who directed American Murder: The Family Next Door?
American Murder: The Family Next Door was directed by Jenny Popplewell.
Who stars in American Murder: The Family Next Door?
American Murder: The Family Next Door stars Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts.
When was American Murder: The Family Next Door released?
American Murder: The Family Next Door is a 2020 crime, documentary film.
Where can I watch American Murder: The Family Next Door?
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