The Leading Man
1996, English. Directed by John Duigan.
Indecent. Immoral. Irresistible. It's the role he was born to play.
A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 12 December 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Virginia Duigan
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The Leading Man runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Leading Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Leading Man on?
The Leading Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Leading Man?
If you liked The Leading Man, try Unfaithful, Adulterers, Addicted.
Who directed The Leading Man?
The Leading Man (1996) was directed by John Duigan and stars Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson.