CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 1h 23m · R
American Murder: The Family Next Door
73%(782)IMDbCrimeDocumentary

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

Directed byJenny Popplewell

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
EN
Released
September 29, 2020
Studios
Knickerbockerglory TV

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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)

Creative team
Directed by
Jenny Popplewell

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