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J.T. LeRoy

2019Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaHistory
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic556.0Rotten Tomatoes55%39%

An intriguing, quirky drama movie about show business and a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for comfort, warmth or scares.

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Story

Based on the incredible true lie.

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.

Feels like

  • Identity Deception
  • Literary Scandal
  • Biographical Drama
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Contemporary Story
  • Fame & Authenticity
  • Complex Characters
  • Media Critique

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Justin Kelly
Written by
Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop
Produced by
Cassian Elwes, Mark Amin, Julie Yorn
Music by
Tim Kvasnosky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 26, 2019 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
April 26, 2019
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream J.T. LeRoy?"

Questions about J.T. LeRoy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream J.T. LeRoy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy J.T. LeRoy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is J.T. LeRoy worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 55).

Is J.T. LeRoy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.