A Mother's Confession vs The United States of Leland
A Mother's Confession has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.5/10 for The United States of Leland). The United States of Leland is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 1h 53m. The United States of Leland is the older of the two (2003 against 2025). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| A Mother's Confession | The United States of Leland | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Maya Table | Matthew Ryan Hoge |
| Main cast | Ciera Angelia, Raymond Seay, George Murray Jr., Brandon McGee, Keon Black | Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Ryan Gosling |
Synopsis
A Mother's Confession
When a gang shooting leaves her son in a coma, a single mother grapples with faith and morality as she seeks vengeance against the perpetrator.
The United States of Leland
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
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