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Truth Be Told

  • TV Series
  • 2019–2023
  • TV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,098
249
Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.
Play trailer2:15
20 Videos
79 Photos
Legal DramaSuspense MysteryCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.

  • Creator
    • Nichelle D. Tramble
  • Stars
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Mekhi Phifer
    • Ron Cephas Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,098
    249
    • Creator
      • Nichelle D. Tramble
    • Stars
      • Octavia Spencer
      • Mekhi Phifer
      • Ron Cephas Jones
    • 215User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos20

    Lizzy Caplan on the Perks of Apple TV+ and the Importance of Character Underwear
    Video 8:07
    Lizzy Caplan on the Perks of Apple TV+ and the Importance of Character Underwear
    The Rise of Gabrielle Union
    Clip 3:30
    The Rise of Gabrielle Union
    The Rise of Gabrielle Union
    Clip 3:30
    The Rise of Gabrielle Union
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Watch Now on Apple TV+
    Trailer 1:44
    Watch Now on Apple TV+
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Truth Be Told: An Intimate Portrait: Gabrielle Union
    Trailer 0:52
    Truth Be Told: An Intimate Portrait: Gabrielle Union

    Photos79

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    Top Cast99+

    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Poppy Scoville-Parnell…
    • 2019–2023
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Markus Knox…
    • 2019–2023
    Ron Cephas Jones
    Ron Cephas Jones
    • Leander 'Shreve' Scoville
    • 2019–2023
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Desiree Scoville
    • 2019–2023
    Haneefah Wood
    Haneefah Wood
    • Cydie Scoville
    • 2019–2023
    David Lyons
    David Lyons
    • Detective Aames
    • 2021–2023
    Merle Dandridge
    Merle Dandridge
    • Zarina Killebrew
    • 2021–2023
    Mychala Lee
    Mychala Lee
    • Trini Killebrew
    • 2021–2023
    Tami Roman
    Tami Roman
    • Lillian Scoville
    • 2019–2023
    Katherine LaNasa
    Katherine LaNasa
    • Noa Havilland
    • 2019–2023
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Ingram Rhoades
    • 2019–2021
    Rico E. Anderson
    Rico E. Anderson
    • Herbie
    • 2019–2023
    Christopher Backus
    Christopher Backus
    • Holt Redding
    • 2021
    Alona Tal
    Alona Tal
    • Ivy Abbott
    • 2021
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Eva
    • 2023
    Andre Royo
    Andre Royo
    • Demetrius
    • 2021
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Micah Keith
    • 2021
    Billy Miller
    Billy Miller
    • Alex Dunn
    • 2019–2021
    • Creator
      • Nichelle D. Tramble
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews215

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    Related interests

    Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Kevin Pollak in A Few Good Men (1992)
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    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
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    Drama
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    Thriller

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although originally advertised as a Limited Series the show has been picked up for a second season.
    • Goofs
      Mekhi Phifer's New York (Harlem) accent is too strong for it to be believable that his character is from Oakland, CA.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Aaron Paul/Idina Menzel (2019)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Are You Sleeping
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Apple Studios
      • Chernin Entertainment
      • Fifth Season
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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