The Cheshire Murders (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, The Cheshire Murders is a documentary film directed by David Heilbroner, running about 115 minutes. “A perfect town. An unthinkable crime. Can there ever be justice?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early-morning hours of July 23, 2007, in Cheshire, Conn., ex-convicts Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky broke into the family home of William Petit, his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters, Michaela, 11, and Hayley, 17. Dr. Petit was beaten and tied to a pole in the basement. The three women were bound in their bedrooms while the men ransacked the house. The brutal ordeal continued throughout the morning, ending with rape, arson and a horrific triple homicide.
Who’s in it. The Cheshire Murders stars Marilyn Bartoli, Deb Biggins, Michael Daluz and Jeremiah Donovan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Cheshire Murders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cheshire Murders page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cheshire Murders (2013)?
- In US, The Cheshire Murders is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cheshire Murders worth watching?
- The Cheshire Murders holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cheshire Murders?
- The Cheshire Murders stars Marilyn Bartoli, Deb Biggins, Michael Daluz, Jeremiah Donovan and Bob Farr.
- When was The Cheshire Murders released?
- The Cheshire Murders was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.