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Rating

6.6/10

Release2016

Runtime1h 32m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Plus Pictures

Movie

Amanda Knox

2016

1h 32m

6.6

Documentary

Crime

Synopsis

This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.

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