

The United States of Leland
Visit website6.5/10 • 319
2003-05-15 • 1h 48m
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
- Directors
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Writters
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Editors
- Matthew Ryan Hoge, Jeff Betancourt

The United States of Leland
Visit website2003-05-15 • 1h 48m
6.5/10 • 319
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
- Directors
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Writters
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Editors
- Matthew Ryan Hoge, Jeff Betancourt
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsDon Cheadle
Pearl Madison
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
Ann Magnuson
Karen Pollard
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- --
- Revenue
- $343,847.00
- Keywords
- romanceteachermurderwritertheftjuvenile detention center