The Leading Man

Directed by John Duigan
R
December 12, 1996    1h 35m    Box Office: $18,012Drama, Thriller,
5.669%72%5.0
A successful playwright falls in love with his new actress Hilary (Thandie Newton) and, in an attempt to leave his wife Elena (Anna Galiena) without incident, recruits a handsome Hollywood actor (Jon Bon Jovi) to seduce her.
  • Jon Bon JoviRobin Grange
  • Anna GalienaElena Webb
  • Lambert WilsonFelix Webb
  • Thandiwe NewtonHilary Rule
  • Barry HumphriesHumphrey Beal
  • David WarnerTod
  • Patricia HodgeDelvene
  • Diana QuickSusan
  • Harriet WalterLiz Flett
  • Nicole KidmanAcademy Awards Presenter
  • Tam Dean BurnHenry
  • Claire CoxSerena
  • Kevin McKiddAnt
  • Victoria SmurfitAnnabel
  • Laura Austin-LittleMiranda Webb
  • Danny WortersDanny Webb
  • Camilla OhlssonJessie Webb
  • Geoffrey FreshwaterAttendant
  • Neve McIntoshCashier
  • Ginny HolderGeorgina

The Leading Man Ratings & Reviews

  • Cynthia RonanJune 30, 2025
    Great movie. Had to watch it twice. Loved the sexy scenes and dialogue between characters. Jon Bon Jovi was perfect for the part.
  • pepito22560March 8, 2026
    Very good... exquisite!!!

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