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Release Date:
1 July 2005 (UK) moreTagline:
Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.Plot:
"The United States of Leland" tells the story of 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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Holmes and Klein Split (From WENN. 4 March 2005)
Katie & Chris To Marry
(From WENN. 2 January 2004)
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Inspiring movie... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Don Cheadle | ... | Pearl Madison | |
| Ryan Gosling | ... | Leland P. Fitzgerald | |
| Chris Klein | ... | Allen Harris | |
| Jena Malone | ... | Becky Pollard | |
| Lena Olin | ... | Marybeth Fitzgerald | |
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Albert T. Fitzgerald | |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Julie Pollard | |
| Martin Donovan | ... | Harry Pollard | |
| Ann Magnuson | ... | Karen Pollard | |
| Kerry Washington | ... | Ayesha | |
| Sherilyn Fenn | ... | Mrs. Calderon | |
| Matt Malloy | ... | Charlie | |
| Wesley Jonathan | ... | Bengel | |
| Michael Peña | ... | Guillermo | |
| Michael Welch | ... | Ryan Pollard |
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Rated R for language and some drug content.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
108 min | Canada:104 min (Ontario)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Singapore:NC-16 | Brazil:14 | Iceland:12 | Portugal:M/12 (DVD rating) | Australia:M | Canada:14A | USA:R | Argentina:13 | UK:15Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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Revealing mistakes: When Leland is watching the basketball game with the other inmate, the sun is shining through the window, however, the shadows outside are cast in wrong direction. moreQuotes:
Leland: I think there are two ways you can see the world. You either see the sadness that's behind everything or you choose to keep it all out. moreSoundtrack:
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Don't let any reviews (critics, IMDb users or mine) influence you seeing this movie. I read only the plot premise and became intrigued. After watching, this movie, in my opinion, is definitely worth seeing. It gives a perspective on life that many have probably not contemplated. Its is not however, as Leland himself says, a movie that "can be wrapped up in a neat package with a bow and everything." Other user reviews on this website claim to have a psychological background and imply that the story is not feasible. Quite obviously they missed the entire point of the movie, which is disappointing. to say the least.
In short, it is a well acted, well directed movie. The story is not a feel good one, but I feel if you don't come away from the movie feeling good, you may just have missed something. To characterize it as "art house" is unfair, in my opinion, but as our society likes labels, this is probably the one that fits. If you find you know everything there is to know about the world... I'd suggest skipping this one. If you feel movies should be a form of escape "from the world"... you won't find it here. But if you do watch it... you just might find something in yourself.