Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014): Ratings
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart is a 2014 documentary directed by Jeremiah Zagar. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Director
- Jeremiah Zagar
- Genre
- Documentary
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English - Studio
- HBO Documentary Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart About?
The premise of Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart without spoilers.
This documentary explores the notorious Pamela Smart case, a small-town murder that captivated the nation. The film reveals the complex web of sex, drugs, betrayal, and ultimately, murder, that led to a sensationalized trial. The media frenzy surrounding the case helped usher in the era of reality television, as the country watched the dramatic proceedings unfold. It serves as a cautionary tale about lust, ambition, and deception, and its impact on popular culture remains significant.
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart
Directed by Jeremiah Zagar.
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Director Jeremiah Zagar
More from Jeremiah Zagar
More films directed by Jeremiah Zagar, best-rated first: We the Animals, Hustle, It’s in the Game: Madden NFL and In a Dream.
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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TMDB 61% User score
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Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Meet The Artists '14: Jeremiah Zagar - Sundance Film Festival
Seen Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart?
Movies Like Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery, Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story and Pamela, a love story.
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Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery 2018 -
Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story 1991 -
Pamela, a love story 2023 -
Citizen Verdict 2003 -
Tabloid 2011 -
Captivity 2007 -
Captive 1986 -
Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes 2021 -
Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story 2022 -
The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart 2005 -
The Accused 1988 -
#Captured 2017
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart FAQ: Release Date & Director
Release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart, each answered in a sentence.
When was Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart released?
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart was released on August 15, 2014.
Who directed Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart?
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart was directed by Jeremiah Zagar.
More films by Jeremiah Zagar How is Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart rated?
Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61% on TMDB.
Does Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart have a post-credit scene?
No. Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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