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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. In the wake of the killing, his teacher in prison tries to understand the senseless crime, while the families of the victim and the ...
Mar 25, 2005 · The United States of Leland: Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge. With Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Jena Malone. A young man's experience in a juvenile detention center that touches on the tumultuous changes that befall his family and the community in which he lives.
Jan 18, 2003 · Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of...
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Apr 2, 2004 · Roger Ebert April 02, 2004. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Early in "The United States of Leland," a teenager named Leland stabs an autistic boy 20 times, is arrested for the murder, and explains why he committed it: "Because of the sadness." The movie will cycle through many characters and much fraught dialogue to explain this ...
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.
The United States Of Leland. A teacher tries to learn why a teen committed murder. 180 1 h 44 min 2003. X-Ray R. Drama · Suspense · Cerebral · Emotional. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $8.99. More purchase. options. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Details.
Apr 2, 2004 · Overview. A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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 ...