The United States of Leland
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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge · Written by Matthew Ryan Hoge
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Don 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 -
Kerry Washington Ayesha -
Sherilyn Fenn Mrs. Calderon -
Matt Malloy Charlie
Make it a double feature
3h 23m together
The United States of Leland
Ju Dou
A close match in mood and era.
