My Name is Leon, based on the book of the same name is a Drama movie set in the 1980s. The story follows a 9-year-old on his journey to reunite with his family. It’s a story of Love, a story of Loss, A story of Survival. We will witness Leon go through several hurdles in life. Some due to the color of his skin. He even loses his brother to another family just because his brother has different colored skin than his.
The bond that he shares with his brother wont let him rest till he reunites with his baby brother one way or the other. Even when life knocks him down he chooses to not stay down but to fight for what is his. In a world that is engineered to put him at a disadvantage will he emerge victorious or will he succumb to the Pressure.
Where to Watch the Movie?
The international fans of the Movie need not fret as several popular streaming services should have the Movie available on hand. Even if you are not comfortable with the Default language, several voice-over & subtitle options must be available based on your geographical location.
It seems like you can watch the movie on BBC 2 and stream it on the BBC iPlayer. Unfortunately, there are no other platforms that offer the Movie to stream. Furthermore, the show has an IMDB rating of 3512 Upvotes and no rotten tomatoes rating. The movie is going to premiere on the 10th of June 2022 and has a duration of 90 minutes or 1h 30m.
Meet the Cast
First, we have American Actor Cole Martin in the role of the protagonist of the movie Leon. Then we have American Actress and soundtrack expert Olivia Willaims in the role of Sylvia. Up next, we have American Actor Christopher Eccleston in the role of Mr. Devlin. Then we have American actor Malachi Kirby in the role of Tufty Burrows. Up next, we have Leemore Marrett Jr in the role of Castro. Then we have Actor, writer, and producer Lenny Henry in the role of Mr. Johnson. Up next, we have actress Shobna Gulati in the role of Salma and Actress, Writer, and Producer Poppy Lee Friar in the role of Carol. And finally, we have Actress and Soundtrack Expert Monica Dolan in the role of Maureen.
What is it?
My name is Leon am a 9-year-old in foster care. Accompanied by her baby brother Jake, they live under the care of Maureen. Maureen may not be the best person to leave your child with. But she does provide sufficient food and shelter for them. Things start to escalate as another couple is interested in adopting Jake and Leon doesn’t want anything like that to happen. Leon struggles to control his emotions but certain things do bring him joy. He wants to gather enough coins one day which he plans to use to rescue Jake. Apart from that, his life’s simple pleasers are talking to Tufty and riding his bicycle.