J.T. LeRoy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2019, J.T. LeRoy is a drama and history film directed by Justin Kelly, running about 105 minutes. “Based on the incredible true lie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. J.T. LeRoy stars Kristen Stewart as Savannah Knoop, Laura Dern as Laura Albert, Diane Kruger as Eva and Jim Sturgess as Geoffrey Knoop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, J.T. LeRoy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J.T. LeRoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of J.T. LeRoy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch J.T. LeRoy (2019)?
- In US, J.T. LeRoy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is J.T. LeRoy worth watching?
- J.T. LeRoy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in J.T. LeRoy?
- J.T. LeRoy stars Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Diane Kruger, Jim Sturgess and Courtney Love.
- When was J.T. LeRoy released?
- J.T. LeRoy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.