The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews
Seen it?2022 | 85 min | Documentary, Crime
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. If you loved Girl in the Picture or Zodiac, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
With access to family, neighbours and professionals who knew Michael Donovan, this is the story of the man who abducted 9-year-old Shannon Matthews in 2008 and kept her in his flat for 24 days before she was found in a dramatic rescue by the police.
How it earned its rating
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
- Karen MatthewsSelf (Archive)
- Lucy ThorntonSelf (Daily Mirror Reporter)
- Nick TownsendSelf (Detective W.Yorkshire Police)