Looking for Leonard (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, Looking for Leonard is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Matt Bissonnette, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Ted, his girlfriend Jo, and his brother Johnny are small-time robbers in Montreal. The brothers spend their time watching TV, while Jo rereads Leonard Cohen's novel "Beautiful Losers" and attends writing classes. Luka, a Czech immigrant, picks up Jo when he sees her shoplifting. When Johnny surprises Luka kissing Jo, he attacks him. In the ensuing fight Jo accidentally kills Johnny, and Luka leaves the scene, but drops his wallet. The police assume that Luka attacked Johnny after a break-in and Jo goes along with that, but feels guilty about it.
Who’s in it. Looking for Leonard stars Kim Huffman as Jo, Joel Bissonnette as Luka, Ben Immanuel as Ted and Justin Pierce as Chevy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Looking for Leonard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Leonard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Leonard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Leonard (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Looking for Leonard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Looking for Leonard worth watching?
- Looking for Leonard holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking for Leonard?
- Looking for Leonard stars Kim Huffman, Joel Bissonnette, Ben Immanuel, Justin Pierce and Darcy Belsher.
- When was Looking for Leonard released?
- Looking for Leonard was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.