American Murder: The Family Next Door
2020, English. Directed by Jenny Popplewell.
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Where to watch American Murder: The Family Next Door
American Murder: The Family Next Door is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jenny PopplewellDirector
- Chris WattsSelf
- Shanann WattsSelf
- Celeste 'CC' WattsSelf - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
- Bella WattsSelf - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
- Nickole AtkinsonSelf - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)
- Frank RzucekSelf - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)
- Sandi RzucekSelf - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)
- Frankie RzucekSelf - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)
- Cindy WattsSelf - Chris' Mom (archive footage)
- Ronnie WattsSelf - Chris' Dad (archive footage)
- Nichol KessingerSelf - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)
- Luke EppleSelf - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2020
- Country
- United States of America
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American Murder: The Family Next Door: quick answers
Is American Murder: The Family Next Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 786 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Murder: The Family Next Door?
American Murder: The Family Next Door runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does American Murder: The Family Next Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Murder: The Family Next Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Murder: The Family Next Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Murder: The Family Next Door is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Murder: The Family Next Door on?
American Murder: The Family Next Door is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Murder: The Family Next Door?
If you liked American Murder: The Family Next Door, try My Father, the BTK Killer, Girl in the Picture, Why Did You Kill Me?.
Who directed American Murder: The Family Next Door?
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) was directed by Jenny Popplewell and stars Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts.