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Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight. Anyone can be a monster.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
American Monster is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Disney+, HBO (Via Hulu), Hulu, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, YouTube TV, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight. Anyone can be a monster.
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Episode 1
David Sumney Sr. and his wife, Margaret, devote their lives to spoiling their only son, David. However, everything comes at a price, and when his parents divorce, David Jr.'s anger escalates, resulting in the deadliest of sins.
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Episode 2
Michelle Rogers and Matt Terry are together and share a son, Matt, but he has a dark side that comes out when he drinks. His rage explodes, leaving Michelle fighting for her life; Matt serves prison time, but tragedy strikes again when he gets out.
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Episode 3
There's nothing Brian and Cheri Hartman won't do for their only child, Scott, including helping to raise his kids after a divorce. Cheri and Brian dote on their grandbabies, and the close-knit family thrives until a betrayal changes everything.
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Episode 4
Cousins Joey Vincent and Terry Wedding grow up together in rural Kentucky. As Joey thrives, Terry struggles to find his own path. A 911 call reports a shocking event unfolding outside Joey's home that tears the two families apart.
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Episode 5
Brittany Steier devotes her life to being a mom and having a happy family. When the father of her children, Edward June Harris Jr., becomes increasingly violent and unpredictable, Brittany has to make a decision that will end up costing her life.
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Episode 6
Tina Swor and partner John Dalton start a new life in Spirit Lake, ID. John's erratic behavior and love of guns plague the couple's fresh start. When Tina's best friend doesn't see her for days, she decides to call the cops.
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Episode 7
Shirley Merritt is devoted to her family, especially her youngest son, Richard, but he wants to have the good life by any means possible. When bad choices lead to a prison sentence, Richard makes a deadly decision, and his secret is exposed.
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Episode 8
Barbara Pacheco spends years building both a family and a successful career. When the father of her children, Aldo Pacheco, becomes increasingly violent and unpredictable, Barbara is forced to make a decision that will end up costing everything.
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Episode 9
India Mackey live streams her life for all to see, but behind her smile on camera, her relationship with her boyfriend Kevin Dixon is painful. A day after her 20th birthday, India learns what her boyfriend Kevin can do.
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Episode 10
When Alessia Mesquita reconnects with her childhood crush, Rashod Newton, the couple fall desperately in love. When the romance becomes overshadowed by Rashod's behavior, Alessia has to make a decision that will have deadly consequences.
Where to watch American MonsterEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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