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American Murder: The Family Next Door
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
2020-09-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
690
Vote Average
7.284
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Nickole Atkinson
Self
Jim Benemann
Self
Luke Epple
Self
Mark Jamieson
Self
Nichol Kessinger
Self
Marcelo Kopcow
Self
Karen Leigh
Self
Theresa Marchetta
Self
Tom Mustin
Self
Michael Rourke
Self
Frank Rzucek
Self
Frankie Rzucek
Self
Sandi Rzucek
Self
Bella Watts
Self
Celeste Watts
Self
Chris Watts
Self
Cindy Watts
Self
Ronnie Watts
Self
Shanann Watts
Self
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