To Leslie

To Leslie is an 2022 American drama film, directed by Michael Morris, from a screenplay by Ryan Binaco. It stars Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Stephen Root, James Landry Hébert, Catfish Jean and Scott Subiono.

To Leslie
Directed byMichael Morris
Written byRyan Binaco
Produced by
  • Claude Dal Farra
  • Brian Keady
  • Kelsey Law
  • Philip Waley
  • Jason Shuman
  • Eduardo Cisneros
Starring
CinematographyLarkin Seiple
Edited byChris McCaleb
Music byLinda Perry
Production
companies
  • BlueWater Lane Productions
  • Jason Shuman Productions
  • Eduardo Cisneros Productions
  • BCDF Pictures
  • Clair de Lune Entertainment
  • Baral Waley Productions
Release date
  • March 12, 2022 (2022-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time
119 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Leslie wins the lottery and spends the money fast, leaving behind heartbreaks, she returns home to rebuild her life and redemption.

Cast

Production

In July 2019, it was announced Andrea Riseborough had joined the cast of the film, with Michael Morris directing from a screenplay by Ryan Binaco.[2] In June 2020, Allison Janney and John Hawkes joined the cast of the film.[3] In December 2020, Marc Maron and Stephen Root joined the cast of the film, with Hawkes no longer attached.[4]

Release

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2022.[5]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.30/10.[6]

References
  1. "To Leslie". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 25, 2019). "Andrea Riseborough To Star In Michael Morris' Real-Life-Inspired Drama 'To Leslie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (June 11, 2020). "John Hawkes & Allison Janney Join Andrea Riseborough In True Story 'To Leslie'; Mister Smith & UTA Board Sales — Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 16, 2020). "Marc Maron & Stephen Root Join Andrea Riseborough In Drama 'To Leslie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2022). "SXSW's Lineup For Return To In-Person Festival Includes Movies With Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Pete Davidson, Rose Byrne & More". Deadline. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  6. "To Leslie". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
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