The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox release date, cast and news for Disney Plus drama
The headline-grabbing story is dramatised in this new miniseries.
The shocking story of Amanda Knox is headed to the small screen in a Disney Plus dramatisation, which features Nine Perfect Strangers and Tell Me Lies star Grace Van Patten in the title role.
Knox became the subject of major news coverage in 2007, at the age of just 20, while she was spending time in Italy as an exchange student from the University of Washington.
There, she was wrongly accused and later convicted of the murder of fellow student Meredith Kercher, serving four years in prison before being acquitted of the charges against her.
This drama miniseries recounts the dark saga, aiming to examine Knox's mental state during the traumatic ordeal and ask broader questions about the questionable media coverage and public reaction to the case.
If you're interested to know more, read on for all your essential details on The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox release date
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is available to stream on Disney Plus from Wednesday 20th August 2025.
Two episodes will drop on launch day, with the remaining six episodes scheduled to be rolled out weekly on Wednesdays on the streaming platform.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox cast
Grace Van Patten leads the cast of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, playing the titular figure, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2009.
Bad Sisters star Sharon Horgan also features as Amanda's mother, Edda Mellas, while John Hoogenakker (Dopesick), Giuseppe De Domenico (ZeroZeroZero) and Francesco Acquaroli (Fargo) are among the supporting cast.
Here's an overview of the key players in the Hulu and Disney Plus miniseries:
- Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox
- Sharon Horgan as Edda Mellas
- John Hoogenakker as Curt Knox
- Giuseppe De Domenico as Raffaele Sollecito
- Francesco Acquaroli as Giuliano Mignini
- Roberta Mattei as Monica Napoleoni
What is The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox about?
The synopsis, courtesy of Hulu, reads: "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox follows the eponymous American college student, who arrives in Italy for her study abroad only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later.
"The series traces Amanda's relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom, and examines why authorities and the world stood so firmly in judgment."
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox trailer
The trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox was released in July 2025, three weeks before the series was set to drop on Disney Plus and Hulu. Tune in below for a glimpse at what's in store:
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is available to stream on Disney Plus from Wednesday 20th August 2025.
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Authors
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
