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MOVIE • 2020

American Murder: The Family Next Door

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

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 785

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Top Cast

Chris Watts

Self

Shanann Watts

Self

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Celeste 'CC' Watts

Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)

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Bella Watts

Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)

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Nickole Atkinson

Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)

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Frank Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)

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Sandi Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)

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Frankie Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)

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Cindy Watts

Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)

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Ronnie Watts

Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)

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Nichol Kessinger

Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)

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Luke Epple

Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)

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Mark Jamieson

Self - Chris' Childhood Friend (archive footage)

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Marcelo Kopcow

Self - Judge (archive footage)

Where to watch

Netflix

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Film

Status

Released

Release

September 29, 2020

Runtime

83 min

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