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Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney

2024Movie1 h 24 min

CrimeDocumentary
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A gripping, deeply moving documentary movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

Explores the disappearance of Alissa Turney in 2001, with her sister Sarah giving unprecedented access to the continuation of her story, including a recently unearthed trove of home videos, as she re-examines her and Alissa’s childhood. Sarah makes chilling discoveries, breaking through years of manipulation to reconstruct the truth of the past and be free of her father’s influence. Sarah’s final conversation with her father is haunting and a testament to her tenacity and unending search for Alissa.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Family Trauma
  • Missing Person Investigation
  • Psychological Impact
  • Home Video Footage
  • Unresolved Mystery
  • Personal Testimony
  • Emotional Journey
  • Sister's Perspective

Crew

Directed by
Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet
Produced by
Ricki Stern, Jesse Sweet, Jon Bardin
Music by
Dash Hammerstein, T. Griffin, Jordi Nus

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Facts

October 13, 2024 · 1 h 24 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 13, 2024
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.