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The United States of Leland
“Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.”
6.5 / 10• 2003• 1h 48m•R• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
Cast & Crew
Don Cheadle
Pearl Madison
Lead
Ryan Gosling
Leland P. Fitzgerald
Chris Klein
Allen Harris
Kevin Spacey
Albert T. Fitzgerald
Jena Malone
Becky Pollard
Lena Olin
Marybeth Fitzgerald
Michelle Williams
Julie Pollard
Martin Donovan
Harry Pollard
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Matthew Ryan Hoge's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The United States of Leland is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
