Dean
10/10Hard to watch. I watched "American Murder: Laci Peterson", watch wasn't easy to watch, but this one is even harder. It will leave you heartbroken. My heart goes to their family.
Reviewed on January 12, 2025
American Murder: The Family Next Door(2020)
7.2(775)1h 23m2020-09-29
CrimeDocumentary
American Murder: The Family Next Door Synopsis
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) is a crime and documentary film directed by Jenny Popplewell, released on September 29, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts and Bella Watts. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 775 ratings.
- Director:
- Jenny Popplewell
- Composer:
- Nainita Desai
- Production:
- Knickerbockerglory TV
- Status:
- Released
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) Trailer
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American Murder: The Family Next Door Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
The Letter
Clip
American Murder: The Family Next Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Watts
as Self
Shanann Watts
as Self
- Celeste 'CC' Watts
Celeste 'CC' Watts
as Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
- Bella Watts
Bella Watts
as Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
- Nickole Atkinson
Nickole Atkinson
as Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)
- Frank Rzucek
Frank Rzucek
as Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)
- Sandi Rzucek
Sandi Rzucek
as Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)
- Frankie Rzucek
Frankie Rzucek
as Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)
- Cindy Watts
Cindy Watts
as Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)
- Ronnie Watts
Ronnie Watts
as Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)
- Nichol Kessinger
Nichol Kessinger
as Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)
- Luke Epple
Luke Epple
as Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jenny Popplewell.
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American Murder: The Family Next Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 775 ratings.
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American Murder: The Family Next Door – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Murder: The Family Next Door online?
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American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Murder: The Family Next Door?
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The main cast of American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) includes Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts and Nickole Atkinson. The film was directed by Jenny Popplewell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Murder: The Family Next Door released?
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American Murder: The Family Next Door was released on September 29, 2020 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is American Murder: The Family Next Door worth watching?
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American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 775 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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