J.T. LeRoy
“Based on the incredible true lie.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
J.T. LEROY l Official Trailer l In Theaters, On Demand & Digital April 26Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-04
Top Cast
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Kristen Stewart
Savannah Knoop
Laura Dern
Laura Albert
Diane Kruger
Eva
Jim Sturgess
Geoffrey Knoop
Courtney Love
Sasha
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Sean
James Jagger
Ben
Eric Plamondon
Gaspard
Craig Haas
Ennio
Adam Hurtig
Darren
David Lawrence Brown
Bruce
Alicia Johnston
Isabelle
Will Woytowich
Cassian
Bobby Robidoux
Elliot
Sarah Constible
Bookstore Manager
Jeff Reyes
Queer Kid
Aqqalu Meekis
Party Goer
Andres Collantes
Party Goer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 22, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop
- Original Score
- Tim Kvasnosky
- Original Title
- J.T. LeRoy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Buffalo Gal Pictures, Estrella Media, Sobini Films, Fortitude International, Crosby Street Films, The Fyzz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Kelly
Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop
Tim Kvasnosky
Bobby Bukowski
Aaron I. Butler
Cassian Elwes, Gary Pearl, Thor Bradwell, Julie Yorn, Patrick Walmsley
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Kelly
Director
Justin Kelly
Writer
Tim Kvasnosky
Original Music Composer
Cassian Elwes
Producer
Gary Pearl
Producer
Thor Bradwell
Producer
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Aaron I. Butler
Editor
Julie Yorn
Producer
Patrick Walmsley
Producer
Dave Hansen
Producer
Mark Amin
Producer
Savannah Knoop
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About J.T. LeRoy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is J.T. LeRoy 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 directed J.T. LeRoy?
J.T. LeRoy was directed by Justin Kelly.
Who stars in J.T. LeRoy?
The principal cast of J.T. LeRoy includes Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Diane Kruger, Jim Sturgess, Courtney Love.
When was J.T. LeRoy released and how long is it?
J.T. LeRoy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for J.T. LeRoy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for J.T. LeRoy was composed by Tim Kvasnosky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for J.T. LeRoy?
J.T. LeRoy holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).