American Murder: The Family Next Door

2020 1h 23m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 778

CrimeDocumentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chris Watts
Self
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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jenny Popplewell
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nainita Desai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Simon Barker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Chris Watts and Shanann Watts and Celeste 'CC' Watts carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt12987894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jenny Popplewell directs. Nainita Desai scores. Simon Barker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Original score by Nainita Desai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Simon Barker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Chris Watts and Shanann Watts and Celeste 'CC' Watts carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt12987894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 19 themes, including "killing", "colorado", "murder", "murderer".

The technical file

Original score: Nainita Desai
Editing: Simon Barker
Sound: Sophie-Alice Davies
Runtime: 83 min · 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)

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Dean2025-01-12
★ 10/10
Hard 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.

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