Girl in the Picture (2022)
Kernel Score: 79% · 288 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2022-07-06
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Girl in the Picture
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young mother’s mysterious death and her son’s subsequent kidnapping blow open a decades-long mystery about the woman’s true identity, and the murderous federal fugitive at the center of it all.
Girl in the Picture parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Girl in the Picture is a true-crime documentary covering child abuse, kidnapping, and murder involving a fugitive predator.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Covers a real murder, child kidnapping, and physical/sexual abuse of a young mother and her son.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Discusses sexual abuse of a minor as part of the true-crime investigation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Skye Borgman
Cast
- Franklin Delano Floyd as Self - aka Clarence Hughes, aka Warren Marshall (archive footage)
- Joe Fitzpatrick as Self - Special Agent, FBI
- Karen Parsley as Self - Tonya's Friend / Former Dancer, Passions
- Dr. Charles Engles as Self - Neurosurgeon
- Merle Bean as Self - Michael's Foster Mother
- Ernest Bean as Self - Michael's Foster Father
- Billy Carter as Self - Assistant Chief, Choctaw Police (OK)
- Sherry Fortson-Bailey as Self - Sharon's Friend, Forest Park Senior High
- Lynn Clemons as Self - Sharon's Friend, Forest Park Senior High
- Jenny Fisher as Self - Sharon's Friend, Student Council Camp
Girl in the Picture FAQ
Is Girl in the Picture good?
Girl in the Picture has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 288 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Girl in the Picture?
In the US you can stream Girl in the Picture on Netflix.
Is Girl in the Picture OK for kids?
Girl in the Picture is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Girl in the Picture is a true-crime documentary covering child abuse, kidnapping, and murder involving a fugitive predator.
What movies are like Girl in the Picture?
If you liked Girl in the Picture, try The Imposter, American Murder: The Family Next Door, Capturing the Friedmans and Cleveland Abduction.