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The United States of Leland
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The United States of Leland (2003) -- "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.
The United States of Leland (2003) -- "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.
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User Rating:
7.1/10   9,512 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Matthew Ryan Hoge (written by)
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Release Date:
25 March 2005 (Italy) more
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Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.
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"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 synopsis
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Holmes and Klein Split
 (From WENN. 4 March 2005)

Katie & Chris To Marry
 (From WENN. 2 January 2004)

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Inspiring movie... more (92 total)

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Rated R for language and some drug content.
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108 min | Canada:104 min (Ontario)
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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. more
Quotes:
TV Reporter: Why did you do it, Leland?
Leland: Because of the sadness.
TV Reporter: What sadness? Whose sadness?
Leland: Your sadness.
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References The Maltese Falcon (1941) more
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Undone more

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40 out of 46 people found the following comment useful.
Inspiring movie..., 24 July 2005
8/10
Author: Trae Gunz from Florida

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.

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