The United States of Leland Image
Metascore

Generally unfavorable - based on 27 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

Summary: After stabbing an autistic boy, the sixteen year old troubled and pessimist Leland P. Fitzgerald is sent to a juvenile detention. His teacher and aspirant writer Pearl Madison gets close and tries to understand him, first with intention of writing a book, and later becoming his friend. Leland slowly discloses his sad vision of world.
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: Rated R for language and some drug content.
Production: Media 8 Entertainment
Genres: Drama, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
Director Credit
Matthew Ryan Hoge Director
Writer Credit
Matthew Ryan Hoge Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Don Cheadle Pearl Madison
Kevin Spacey Albert T. Fitzgerald
Ryan Gosling Leland P. Fitzgerald
Cast Credit
Ann Magnuson Karen Pollard
Chris Klein Allen Harris
Jena Malone Becky Pollard
Kerry Washington Ayesha
Lena Olin Marybeth Fitzgerald
Martin Donovan Harry Pollard
Matt Malloy Charlie
Michael Peņa Guillermo
Michael Welch Ryan Pollard
Michelle Williams Julie Pollard
Sherilyn Fenn Mrs. Calderon
Wesley Jonathan Bengel
Producer Credit
Bernie Morris Producer
Dara Weintraub Line Producer
Jonah Smith Producer
Kevin Spacey Producer
Mark Damon Executive Producer
Palmer West Producer
Sammy Lee Executive Producer
Stewart Hall Executive Producer
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