Leonera (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Leonera is a drama film directed by Pablo Trapero, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Julia, a 25 year-old university student, two weeks pregnant, with no criminal record, is sent to prison. Julia murdered the father of her child. This story addresses maternity, jail and Justice; confinement, guilt and solitude; but above all it deals with Julia and her son, Tomas, born inside an Argentinean prison.
Who’s in it. Leonera stars Martina Gusman as Julia, Elli Medeiros as Sofia, Rodrigo Santoro as Ramiro and Laura García as Marta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Leonera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leonera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leonera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leonera (2008)?
- In US, Leonera is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leonera worth watching?
- Leonera holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leonera?
- Leonera stars Martina Gusman, Elli Medeiros, Rodrigo Santoro, Laura García and Tomás Plotinsky.
- When was Leonera released?
- Leonera was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.