The United States of Leland
2003, English. Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.
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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 349 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Matthew Ryan HogeDirector
- Don CheadlePearl Madison
- Ryan GoslingLeland P. Fitzgerald
- Chris KleinAllen Harris
- Kevin SpaceyAlbert T. Fitzgerald
- Jena MaloneBecky Pollard
- Lena OlinMarybeth Fitzgerald
- Michelle WilliamsJulie Pollard
- Martin DonovanHarry Pollard
- Ann MagnusonKaren Pollard
- Kerry WashingtonAyesha
- Sherilyn FennMrs. Calderon
- Matt MalloyCharlie
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Box office
- $344K
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The United States of Leland: quick answers
Is The United States of Leland worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 349 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The United States of Leland have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The United States of Leland. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The United States of Leland parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The United States of Leland is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The United States of Leland on?
The United States of Leland isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The United States of Leland?
If you liked The United States of Leland, try Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Class of 1984, Monster.
Who directed The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland (2003) was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge and stars Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein.