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The Girl from Plainville

The Girl from Plainville

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The Girl from Plainville

"Inspired by the case that shocked the nation."

2022- 2022

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.5(92 votes)

Ended

Drama

Crime

Overview

The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.

Where to Watch

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Lionsgate Play

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Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel

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Production Companies

UCP

Echo Lake Entertainment

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Michelle Carter

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lynn Roy

Colton Ryan

Colton Ryan

Conrad 'Coco' Roy III

Cara Buono

Cara Buono

Gail Carter

Kai Lennox

Kai Lennox

David Carter

Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz

Conrad 'Co' Roy II

Aya Cash

Aya Cash

Katie Rayburn

Kylie Liya Page

Kylie Liya Page

Cassie Wilkins

Jeff Wahlberg

Jeff Wahlberg

Rob Mahoney

Callie McClincy

Callie McClincy

Hayden Carter

Creative team

Created by: Liz Hannah
Patrick Macmanus
Showrunner: Liz Hannah
Patrick Macmanus

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