J.T. Leroy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 18, 2019

J.T. Leroy

Release Date: Friday, April 26, 2019 Limited

Director: Justin Kelly

Starring: Kristen Stewart • Laura Dern • Diane Kruger • Jim Sturgess • Kelvin Harrison Jr.

R Biography 1 hr, 48 m

2 / 5.0

48% WILL SEE 52% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A young woman named Savannah Knoop (Kristen Stewart) spends six years pretending to be the celebrated author and cult status character JT LeRoy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law (Laura Dern).

Biography Drama True Story

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Who stars in J.T. Leroy – Cast List

Kristen Stewart
... Savannah Knoop

Twilight, Love Me
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Laura Dern
... Laura Albert

Is This Thing On?, Jay Kelly
Diane Kruger
... Eva

Inglourious Basterds, The 355
Jim Sturgess
... Geoffrey Knoop

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, Geostorm
K
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Mufasa: The Lion King
C
Courtney Love
The Long Home, Mayor of the Sunset Strip
J
James Jagger
Sound Of Violence, Waltzing with Brando

Who is making J.T. Leroy – Crew List

A look at J.T. Leroy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Kelly last helmed Pretty Thing and I Am Michael. The film's writer Justin Kelly last penned I Am Michael and King Cobra.

Director: Justin Kelly
Screenwriter: Justin Kelly
Producers: James Franco
Vince Jolivette

Studios: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Production Company: Aquarius Films
LBI Entertainment
Rabbit Bandini

Production – What we know about the J.T. Leroy

Key Facts

Based on memoir/book by and life rights of Savannah Kroop. True story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2018

Completed

Changed J.T. Leroy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2017

Production

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

Jun 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Planning to shoot summer 2016.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: 1 hr, 48 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

J.T. Leroy Trailers and Clips

J.T. Leroy

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J.T. Leroy Release Date: When was the film released?

J.T. Leroy was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 26 , 2019. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Avengers: Endgame, Ploey and The White Crow. As a limited release, J.T. Leroy was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

J.T. Leroy DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

J.T. Leroy is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 04, 2019. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of J.T. Leroy today on Amazon.

J.T. Leroy Digital Release Date

J.T. Leroy is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, April 26, 2019. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.