The United States of Leland(2003)
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
The United States of Leland 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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
The United States of Leland (2003) is a crime and drama film directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, released on May 15, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein and Kevin Spacey. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 344 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Writers:
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Producers:
- Bernie Morris, Palmer West, Jonah Smith
- Cinematographer:
- James Glennon
- Composer:
- Jeremy Enigk
- Production:
- MDP Worldwide, Media 8 Entertainment, Thousand Words, Trigger Street Productions, Paramount Classics
- Revenue:
- $343,847
- Status:
- Released
The United States of Leland (2003) Trailer
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The United States of Leland Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sherilyn Fenn
as Mrs. Calderon
Matt Malloy
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, written by Matthew Ryan Hoge, produced by Bernie Morris, Palmer West and Jonah Smith.
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The United States of Leland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 344 ratings.
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The United States of Leland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The United States of Leland online?
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The United States of Leland (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The United States of Leland?
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The main cast of The United States of Leland (2003) includes Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey and Jena Malone. The film was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The United States of Leland released?
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The United States of Leland was released on May 15, 2003 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The United States of Leland worth watching?
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The United States of Leland (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 344 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The United States of Leland?
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Yes. The official The United States of Leland trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.