LBJ Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 18, 2018

LBJ

Release Date: Friday, November 3, 2017 Limited

Director: Rob Reiner

Starring: Woody Harrelson • Bill Pullman • Richard Jenkins • Michael Stahl-David • Brian Stepanek

N/A Drama N/A

2.5 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: After powerful Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson loses the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy (Jeffrey Donovan), he agrees to be his young rival’s running mate. But once they win the election, despite his extensive legislative experience and shrewd political instincts, Johnson finds himself sidelined in the role of Vice President. That all changes on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson, with his devoted wife Lady Bird (Jennifer Jason Leigh) by his side, is suddenly thrust into the presidency. As the nation mourns, Johnson must contend with longtime adversary Attorney General Bobby Kennedy (Michael Stahl-David) and one-time mentor Georgia Sen. Richard Russell (Richard Jenkins) as he seeks to honor JFK’s legacy by championing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Drama Historical True Story

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Who stars in LBJ – Cast List

Woody Harrelson
... Lyndon B. Johnson

Animal Farm, Project Artemis
Bill Pullman
... Ralph Yarborough

Casper, Independence Day
Richard Jenkins
... Senator Russell

IF, Friends with Benefits
M
Michael Stahl-David
... Robert F. Kennedy

Looking Through Water, The Light of the Moon
B
Brian Stepanek
... Rufus Youngblood

Green Book, The Loud House Movie
K
Kim Allen
... Jacqueline Kennedy
J
Jennifer Jason Leigh
... Lady Bird

Crime 101, Good Time
J
Jeffrey Donovan
... Senator John F. Kennedy

Sicario, Wrath of Man

Who is making LBJ – Crew List

A look at LBJ behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rob Reiner last helmed Spinal Tap II: The End Continues and Shock And Awe. The film's writer Joey Hartstone last penned Shock And Awe.

Director: Rob Reiner
Screenwriter: Joey Hartstone
Producers: Matthew George
Liz Glotzer
Rob Reiner
Tim White
Trevor White

Studio: Electric Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the LBJ

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2016

Completed

Changed LBJ movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

LBJ Trailers and Clips

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LBJ Release Date: When was the film released?

LBJ was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 3 , 2017. The film was released in approximately 300 theaters. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Thor: Ragnarok, The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Lady Bird. As a limited release, LBJ was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.