To Leslie (2022)
Kernel Score: 77% · 233 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2022-10-07
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch To Leslie
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A West Texas single mother wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Years later, with her charm running out and nowhere to go, she fights to rebuild her life and find redemption.
To Leslie parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that To Leslie is an R-rated drama about a mother's alcoholism and addiction after squandering a lottery win.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Alcoholism and addiction are the central focus of the story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michael Morris
Cast
- Andrea Riseborough as Leslie
- Marc Maron as Sweeney
- Andre Royo as Royal
- Owen Teague as James
- Allison Janney as Nancy
- Stephen Root as Dutch
- James Landry Hébert as Pete
- Matt Lauria as Handsome Outlaw
- Catfish Jean as Darren
- Drew Youngblood as 13-Year-Old James
To Leslie FAQ
Is To Leslie good?
To Leslie has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 233 audience ratings.
Where can I watch To Leslie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is To Leslie OK for kids?
To Leslie is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that To Leslie is an R-rated drama about a mother's alcoholism and addiction after squandering a lottery win.
What movies are like To Leslie?
If you liked To Leslie, try Dallas Buyers Club, The Unforgivable, Palmer and Paris, Texas.