Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala held at the Convention Center. Palm Springs, California - 06.01.09

The actor will be in the U.K. for the Revolutionary Road premiere on the eve of the big bash in America's capital, but he's desperate to be there to witness history as the 44th President of the United States is sworn in.

He says, "I'm desperately trying to fly back. I'm making every attempt (to get there)."

Source: WENN