The United States of Leland (2003)

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

108 min★ 6.9 · 25,480 votes

• Drama

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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.

Release date

January 18, 2003

Country of origin

United States

Music

Jeremy Enigk

Box office

$343,847