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title: "J.T. LeRoy"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/j-t-leroy-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 460070
imdb_id: "tt5460522"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 102
content_rating: "R"
---

# J.T. LeRoy (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/j-t-leroy-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "J.T. LeRoy" (2019).
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Title: J.T. LeRoy
Year: 2019
Release Date (US): 04/26/2019
Genre: Drama and History
Runtime: 1h 45m
Rating: R
Plot: 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.
Note: Based on the incredible true lie.
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        J.T. LeRoy is a 2019 film categorized as drama and history. Released in the United States on April 26, 2019, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and is rated R. The film is based on the incredible true lie. The story follows a young woman

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, W4free, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Justin Kelly
- **Networks / Studios**: Buffalo Gal Pictures, Estrella Media, Sobini Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kristen Stewart** as *Savannah Knoop*
- **Laura Dern** as *Laura Albert*
- **Diane Kruger** as *Eva*
- **Jim Sturgess** as *Geoffrey Knoop*
- **Courtney Love** as *Sasha*
- **Kelvin Harrison Jr.** as *Sean*
- **James Jagger** as *Ben*
- **Eric Plamondon** as *Gaspard*
- **Craig Haas** as *Ennio*
- **Adam Hurtig** as *Darren*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch J.T. LeRoy online?
J.T. LeRoy is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is J.T. LeRoy worth watching?
J.T. LeRoy holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie J.T. LeRoy and when was it released?
J.T. LeRoy is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed J.T. LeRoy?
J.T. LeRoy was directed by Justin Kelly.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [J.T. LeRoy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/460070)
- [J.T. LeRoy (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/460070-j-t-leroy/cast)

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