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J.T. LeRoy

5.520191h 45mMovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorJustin Kelly
WritersJustin Kelly·Savannah Knoop
ProducersCassian Elwes·Gary Pearl

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Justin Kelly

KSKristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart
Savannah Knoop
LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Laura Albert
DKDiane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Eva
JSJim Sturgess
Jim Sturgess
Geoffrey Knoop
CLCourtney Love
Courtney Love
Sasha
KJKelvin Harrison Jr.
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Sean
JJJames Jagger
James Jagger
Ben
EPEric Plamondon
Eric Plamondon
Gaspard
CHCraig Haas
Craig Haas
Ennio
AHAdam Hurtig
Adam Hurtig
Darren
DBDavid Lawrence Brown
David Lawrence Brown
Bruce
AJAlicia Johnston
Alicia Johnston
Isabelle

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J.T. LeRoy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams J.T. LeRoy?

J.T. LeRoy is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is J.T. LeRoy on Netflix?

No, J.T. LeRoy is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is J.T. LeRoy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, J.T. LeRoy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch J.T. LeRoy for free?

J.T. LeRoy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is J.T. LeRoy based on a true story?

Yes — J.T. LeRoy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).