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J.T. LeRoy

5.520191h 45mRMovieDramaHistory

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
ProducersDave Hansen·Patrick Walmsley

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Availability shown for United States · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is J.T. LeRoy on Netflix?

No, J.T. LeRoy is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is J.T. LeRoy on Amazon Prime Video?

J.T. LeRoy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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

J.T. LeRoy isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).