Leonie (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2010, Leonie is a drama film directed by Hisako Matsui, running about 132 minutes. “A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the lush tradition of the glorious films of Merchant and Ivory, comes the true life story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Mortimer), whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.
Who’s in it. Leonie stars Emily Mortimer as Leonie, Shido Nakamura as Yone Noguchi, Christina Hendricks as Catherine and Mieko Harada as Umeko Tsuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Leonie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leonie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leonie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leonie (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leonie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leonie worth watching?
- Leonie holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leonie?
- Leonie stars Emily Mortimer, Shido Nakamura, Christina Hendricks, Mieko Harada and Jan Milligan.
- When was Leonie released?
- Leonie was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.