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The United States of Leland is a 2003 American drama film written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge that follows a meek teenage boy, the eponymous Leland, who has inexplicably committed a shocking murder.
Mar 25, 2005 · A drama film about a young murderer in a juvenile detention center and the people who try to understand him. Starring Ryan Gosling, Don Cheadle, Kevin Spacey and more, directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.
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- Drama
- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- 2005-03-25
A movie about a young man imprisoned for killing a mentally disabled boy and a teacher who writes about his case. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Matthew Ryan Hoge
- R
- Don Cheadle
Apr 2, 2004 · A movie review of a 2004 drama about a teenager who stabs an autistic boy and his motives. The review criticizes the film's moral ambiguity, unnecessary subplots and confused characters.
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.
Apr 2, 2004 · A drama about a teenager who commits a shocking crime and its impact on his family and community. The film has mixed reviews from critics and users, who praise the acting but criticize the plot and the tone.
Soft-spoken 16-year old Leland Fitzgerald commits a seemingly senseless murder that shocks his community, affecting both his victim's family and his own. Arrested and imprisoned in a juvenile detention facility, Leland comes in contact with an aspiring writer and prison teacher, Pearl Madison. As Pearl delves into the mystery of Leland's crime ...
