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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America (2007): Cast

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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America is a 2007 documentary directed by Geoffrey O’Connor, starring Louis Theroux, Fred Phelps and Shirley Phelps-Roper. It runs 1 hour.

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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America About?

The premise of Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America without spoilers.

Louis Theroux visits the Phelps family, the core of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, to explore their extreme anti‑homosexual stance. He witnesses their routine protests at the funerals of American soldiers and learns they view every tragedy—from natural disasters to personal loss—as divine punishment for homosexuality, believing the world’s suffering is a direct result of sinful behavior.

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Cast & crew

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America Cast

Louis Theroux leads the cast, with Fred Phelps and Shirley Phelps-Roper. Directed by Geoffrey O’Connor.

From the director

More from Geoffrey O’Connor

More films directed by Geoffrey O’Connor: Louis Theroux: Surviving America’s Most Hated Family, Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth and Louis Theroux: Louis and the Brothel.

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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Louis Theroux y la familia más odiada de Estados Unidos” and “Theroux: USA:n vihatuin perhe”.

Also known as
  • Louis Theroux y la familia más odiada de Estados Unidos
  • Theroux: USA:n vihatuin perhe
  • A Família Mais Odiada da América

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Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America?

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America released?

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America was released on April 24, 2007.

Who directed Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America?

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America was directed by Geoffrey O’Connor.

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Who is in the cast of Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America?

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America stars Louis Theroux, Fred Phelps and Shirley Phelps-Roper.

Does Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America have a post-credit scene?

No. Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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