Movie

American Murder: The Family Next Door

★ 7.3(760)20201h 23m

Crime Documentary

▶ Watch trailer IMDb Official site

American Murder: The Family Next Door is streaming on Netflix in New Zealand. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch American Murder: The Family Next Door

🇳🇿 New Zealand

NetflixStream

Good to know

Director: Jenny Popplewell
Release date: 2020-09-29
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Knickerbockerglory TV

American Murder: The Family Next Door — trailer

About American Murder: The Family Next Door

American Murder: The Family Next Door is a 2020 movie in the Crime and Documentary genres, directed by Jenny Popplewell, starring Chris Watts, Shanann Watts and Celeste 'CC' Watts. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 760 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Murder: The Family Next Door in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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)

Cindy Watts

Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)

Ronnie Watts

Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)

Nichol Kessinger

Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)

Luke Epple

Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

killingcoloradomurdermurdererkillerfamilyhome videotrue crimemissing persontext messagingsocial mediamurder of familymissing wifemurdered wifefactual

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Murder: The Family Next Door in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream American Murder: The Family Next Door on Netflix.

Is American Murder: The Family Next Door on Netflix?+

Yes — American Murder: The Family Next Door is available to stream on Netflix in New Zealand.

How long is American Murder: The Family Next Door?+

American Murder: The Family Next Door has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in American Murder: The Family Next Door?+

American Murder: The Family Next Door stars Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts and Nickole Atkinson.

When did American Murder: The Family Next Door come out?+

American Murder: The Family Next Door is a 2020 movie directed by Jenny Popplewell.

What genre is American Murder: The Family Next Door?+

American Murder: The Family Next Door is Crime and Documentary film.

Who directed American Murder: The Family Next Door?+

American Murder: The Family Next Door was directed by Jenny Popplewell.

User reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to review American Murder: The Family Next Door.

2025 · Movie

Keep exploring

More Crime movies More Documentary movies All movies in New Zealand Browse by streaming service