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The Leading Man

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A tempest brews backstage in London when an American movie star seduces his leading lady and a playwright's wife.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 04/17/2018
Maybe I'm just a sucker for backstage stories about theater people as well as for Thandie Newton, but this English picture kept me absorbed, happy, and occasionally amused despite its dubious details. Go to Full Review Derek Elley Variety 03/26/2009
On the evidence of this and "Moonlight and Valentino," Bon Jovi could have a screen future if he continues to make the right choices. Go to Full Review Tom Charity Time Out 02/09/2006
This is watchable, but old hat. Go to Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 04/17/2018
2/4
While buff, blandly handsome and a pleasant enough screen presence, Jon Bon Jovi can't suggest the bottomless reserves of guile, intelligence and resolve his role demands. Go to Full Review Rebecca Murray About.com 06/13/2003
2/5
Brandon Judell Critics Inc./America Online 01/02/2003
Jon Bon Jovi, with his fiendishly angelic smile, thick, unruly locks, and piercing, flirtatious orbs, is slowly grooming himself for stardom. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/29/2015 The movie was entertaining-one of those movies you can watch home on quiet evenings. I think Jon bon jovi has not done that bad of a job playing the seductive leading man. All the actors have played their part well. Jon is charming as usual. The role of Elena and Hilary are those that I am sure lot of women could relate to, especially those who are fans of bonjovi!!. See more 04/25/2012 Love it, Jon is soooo sexy!! See more 04/14/2012 AGAIN JON BON JOVI VERY SEXY MOVIE SHOWS SOME SKIN IN THIS ONE! See more 01/23/2011 Jon Bon Jovi was annoying at first but he got better. The story was interesting, if not a slight rip-off of Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You. See more 05/12/2010 The leading man knows the business, in his band as well as in this movie. See more 05/12/2010 I wasn't expecting nothing from this movie, but I've actually enjoyed it very much. Interesting plot, interesting characters and an surprising end that, for this type of movie, is actually very good! And Jon Bon Jovi actually can act a bit! His face was too familiar to work in other projects, but in this it fits perfectly! It's a surprise! See more Read all reviews
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John Duigan

Director

Jon Bon Jovi

Robin Grange

Lambert Wilson

Felix Webb

Anna Galiena

Elena Webb

Thandiwe Newton

Hilary Rule

Barry Humphries

Humphrey Beal

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The Leading Man

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Movie Info

Synopsis A tempest brews backstage in London when an American movie star seduces his leading lady and a playwright's wife.
Director
John Duigan
Producer
Bertil Ohlsson, Paul Raphael
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 8, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.5K
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Surround
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