The United States of Leland

The United States of Leland

2003 · Movie · 1h 48m · R

CrimeDrama

"Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind."

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A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.

Ratings
IMDb
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Metacritic
37/100
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romanceteachermurderwritertheftjuvenile detention center