J.T. LeRoy(2019)
Based on the incredible true lie.
J.T. LeRoy Synopsis
A young woman named Savannah Knoop spends six years pretending to be a transgender writer named JT Leroy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law.
J.T. LeRoy (2019) is a drama and history film directed by Justin Kelly, released on April 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Diane Kruger and Jim Sturgess. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Justin Kelly
- Writers:
- Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop, Savannah Knoop
- Producers:
- Dave Hansen, Patrick Walmsley, Thor Bradwell
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Bukowski
- Composer:
- Tim Kvasnosky
- Production:
- Buffalo Gal Pictures, Estrella Media, Sobini Films, Fortitude International, Crosby Street Films, The Fyzz
- Status:
- Released
J.T. LeRoy (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for J.T. LeRoy before you stream it.
J.T. LeRoy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kristen Stewart
as Savannah Knoop
Laura Dern
as Laura Albert
Diane Kruger
as Eva
Jim Sturgess
as Geoffrey Knoop
Courtney Love
as Sasha
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as Sean
James Jagger
as Ben
Eric Plamondon
as Gaspard
Craig Haas
as Ennio
Adam Hurtig
as Darren
David Lawrence Brown
as Bruce
Alicia Johnston
as Isabelle
Key crew
Directed by Justin Kelly, written by Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop and Savannah Knoop, produced by Dave Hansen, Patrick Walmsley and Thor Bradwell.
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J.T. LeRoy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 101 ratings.
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J.T. LeRoy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch J.T. LeRoy online?
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J.T. LeRoy (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in J.T. LeRoy?
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The main cast of J.T. LeRoy (2019) includes Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Diane Kruger, Jim Sturgess and Courtney Love. The film was directed by Justin Kelly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was J.T. LeRoy released?
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J.T. LeRoy was released on April 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is J.T. LeRoy worth watching?
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J.T. LeRoy (2019) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for J.T. LeRoy?
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