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The United States of Leland (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The United States of Leland (2004) movie poster

The United States of Leland is a 2004 crime drama directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, starring Kevin Spacey, Don Cheadle and Ryan Gosling. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $343,847 worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$343.8K
Metascore
37
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The United States of Leland (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The United States of Leland About?

The premise of The United States of Leland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A disturbing act rocks a small town, sending shockwaves through the community. Leland Fitzgerald is incarcerated for the death of his girlfriend's brother, who had a developmental disability. Educator Pearl Madison investigates the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, seeking to understand the events that led to it. As she delves deeper, the lives of those connected to Leland are profoundly affected, forcing them to examine their own flaws and face the painful repercussions of his actions.

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Cast & crew

The United States of Leland Cast

Kevin Spacey leads the cast, with Don Cheadle and Ryan Gosling. Directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.

Ratings

The United States of Leland Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The United States of Leland 37 on Metacritic.

Plot

The United States of Leland Plot Summary

What happens in The United States of Leland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The cinematic journey commences with a haunting flashback delivered by Leland P. Fitzgerald, whose blurred memories of that tragic day unravel like a complex puzzle. These recollections gradually unveil the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the senseless murder of Ryan Pollard, a young boy with an intellectual disability. As the weight of his actions bears down on him, Leland finds himself in custody, leaving behind immense grief for Ryan’s family – his parents, Harry and Karen, his sisters Becky and Julie, and Julie’s partner, Allen.

Full summary

The whole story of The United States of Leland, scene by scene

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Box office

The United States of Leland Box Office

The United States of Leland grossed $343,847 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$343.8K

US & Canada
$343.8K
Videos

The United States of Leland Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The United States of Leland.

United States of Leland - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The United States of Leland?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in The United States of Leland

16 cars on screen, including the 1974 BMW 2002 and the 2002 Ford Taurus.

All 16 cars
  • 1974 BMW 2002 in The United States of Leland 1974 BMW 2002 Important role
  • 2002 Ford Taurus in The United States of Leland 2002 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1996 Chevrolet Caprice in The United States of Leland 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in The United States of Leland 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

The United States of Leland Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “El mundo de Leland” and “Les états-Unis de Leland”.

Also known as
  • El mundo de Leland
  • Les états-Unis de Leland
  • 李岚的天空
  • 20 Messerstiche
  • Solitude - Die geheimnisvolle Welt des Leland Fitzgerald
  • El crimen de Leland
  • O Mundo de Leland
  • Съединените щати на Лиланд
  • State of Mind
  • Dilitiriasmenes psyhes
  • A fiatalkorú
  • Il delitto Fitzgerald
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  • 16歳の合衆国
  • Jungtines Lylando valstijos
  • Odmienne stany moralności
  • Os Estados Unidos de Leland
  • Statele Unite ale lui Leland
  • Соединенные штаты Лиланда
  • Nepricakovani zlocin
  • Leland Birleşik Devletleri
  • 利蓝的美国
  • נקודת מבט
  • Svět podle Lelanda
  • Svet podľa Lelanda
  • 유나이티드 스테이츠 오브 리랜드, ლილანდის შეერთებული შტატები
  • Сполучені штати Ліланда

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FAQ

The United States of Leland FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The United States of Leland, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The United States of Leland?

The United States of Leland runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The United States of Leland released?

The United States of Leland was released on April 2, 2004.

Who directed The United States of Leland?

The United States of Leland was directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge.

Who is in the cast of The United States of Leland?

The United States of Leland stars Kevin Spacey, Don Cheadle and Ryan Gosling.

How much did The United States of Leland make at the box office?

The United States of Leland grossed $343,847 worldwide.

How is The United States of Leland rated?

The United States of Leland has 37 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The United States of Leland have a post-credit scene?

No. The United States of Leland has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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