The United States of Leland (2003)
Movie 1h 48m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The United States of Leland is a crime and drama movie from 2003. It is directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge. The cast includes Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington and Jena Malone. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
63Tonight Score A balanced pick.
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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
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Cast & crew
- Matthew Ryan HogeDirector
- Don Cheadleas Pearl Madison
- Kerry Washingtonas Ayesha
- Jena Maloneas Becky Pollard
- Lena Olinas Marybeth Fitzgerald
- Ryan Goslingas Leland P. Fitzgerald
- Michelle Williamsas Julie Pollard
- Kevin Spaceyas Albert T. Fitzgerald
- Chris Kleinas Allen Harris
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Questions about The United States of Leland
- What genre is The United States of Leland?
- The United States of Leland is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in The United States of Leland?
- Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Ryan Gosling appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The United States of Leland?
- Matthew Ryan Hoge directed The United States of Leland.
- How long is The United States of Leland?
- The United States of Leland runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Is The United States of Leland worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The United States of Leland?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
