The United States of Leland
"Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind."
Originally released in 2003. The United States of Leland is a crime/drama film. directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.
Starring Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, and Chris Klein
Synopsis
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (334 votes)
Box Office
$343.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Cheadle
as Pearl Madison
Ryan Gosling
as Leland P. Fitzgerald
Chris Klein
as Allen Harris
Kevin Spacey
as Albert T. Fitzgerald
Jena Malone
as Becky Pollard
Lena Olin
as Marybeth Fitzgerald
Michelle Williams
as Julie Pollard
Martin Donovan
as Harry Pollard
Ann Magnuson
as Karen Pollard
Kerry Washington
as Ayesha
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $343,847
Production Companies
- MDP Worldwide
- Media 8 Entertainment
- Thousand Words
- Trigger Street Productions
- Paramount Classics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The United States of Leland about?
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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 wi...
Who directed The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.
How long is The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The United States of Leland released?
The United States of Leland was released on May 15, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The United States of Leland?
The main cast of The United States of Leland includes Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone.
Is The United States of Leland worth watching?
The United States of Leland has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 334 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.