American Murder: The Family Next Door

Name: American Murder: The Family Next Door
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2020-09-29
Cast: Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts, Nickole Atkinson

2020 | 83 min | Crime, Documentary

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 The Perfect Neighbor, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Gritty, eye-opening.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 208K people sought it out in the past year