American Murder: The Family Next Door

1h 23m · 2020 · Directed by Jenny Popplewell · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020) runs 1h 23m, directed by Jenny Popplewell. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)