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I Know This Much Is True

I Know This Much Is True

You don't just give up on the people you love.

20207.61 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

Created by Derek Cianfrance
Written by Wally Lamb
Produced by Jeffrey T. Bernstein
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Concettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Lisa Sheffer

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi

Dr. Patel

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Dessa Constantine

John Procaccino

John Procaccino

Ray Birdsey

Rob Huebel

Rob Huebel

Leo

Michael Greyeyes

Michael Greyeyes

Ralph Drinkwater

Gabe Fazio

Gabe Fazio

Shawn Tudesco / Dominick and Thomas Acting Double

Themes & Keywords

sacrificebrotherhoodforgivenesschildhood traumabetrayaltragedy

About I Know This Much Is True

I Know This Much Is True is a drama series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of sacrifice, brotherhood, forgiveness, childhood trauma, betrayal, tragedy. Created by Derek Cianfrance, it stars Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell. The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

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