The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened

2022Movie42 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, bleak documentary movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Truth, Lies, and Social Media.

Aspiring influencer Gabby Petito sets out on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, but she soon disappears, and the ensuing mystery goes viral. New footage of the couple sheds light on their struggles that led to the nightmarish outcome.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Viral Mystery
  • Relationship Tragedy
  • Influencer Culture
  • Cross-Country Road Trip
  • Missing Person
  • Social Media Hype
  • Contemporary Issue

Crew

Written by
Ron Marans
Produced by
Amber Gallagher

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 12, 2022 · 42 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
October 12, 2022
Runtime
42 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
71 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened?

In the United States, The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened streams on HBO Max and Discovery +. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.