The United States of Leland
“Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.”
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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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United States of Leland - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-09
Top Cast
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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
Wesley Jonathan
Bengel
Michael Peña
Guillermo
Michael Welch
Ryan Pollard
Ron Canada
Elden
Troy Winbush
Dave
Nick Kokich
Kevin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 15, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$344K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- Original Score
- Jeremy Enigk
- Original Title
- The United States of Leland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $344K
- Production Studios
- MDP Worldwide, Media 8 Entertainment, Thousand Words, Trigger Street Productions, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Jeremy Enigk
James Glennon
Jeff Betancourt
Bernie Morris, Palmer West, Jonah Smith, Kevin Spacey
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Director
Keith Adams
Stunt Coordinator
Edward T. McAvoy
Production Design
Matthew Ryan Hoge
Writer
Jeff Betancourt
Editor
Bernie Morris
Producer
Jeremy Enigk
Original Music Composer
Palmer West
Producer
Genevieve Tyrrell
Costume Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Jonah Smith
Producer
Kevin Spacey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The United States of Leland
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What is The United States of Leland about?
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.
Who directed The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.
Who stars in The United States of Leland?
The principal cast of The United States of Leland includes Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone.
When was The United States of Leland released and how long is it?
The United States of Leland was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The United States of Leland make at the box office?
The United States of Leland grossed $344K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The United States of Leland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The United States of Leland was composed by Jeremy Enigk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The United States of Leland?
The United States of Leland holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).