The United States of Leland (2004) - Movie Details
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| Release Date: | April 2, 2004 (Limited) |
| On DVD: | September 7, 2004 |
| Genre: | Crime, Drama |
| Director: | Matthew Ryan Hoge |
| Writer: | Matthew Ryan Hoge |
| Cast: | Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams |
| Studio: | Paramount Classics |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for language and some drug content. |
A 15-year old boy named Leland P. Fitzgerald kills his girlfriend's mentally disabled brother. In jail awaiting trial, his prison teacher attempts to uncover the reason behind the murder, as Leland does not seem to be the type who would do such a thing....
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Is murder just murder? Can a mistake just be a mistake? Can you have compassion for a kid who killed a defensive, mentally disabled child? These are the questions in "The United States of Leland," a poignant and powerful drama featuring great performances and an excellent screenplay. Full movie review »
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