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The United States of Leland (2003)
7.1
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 12,146 users
Metascore:
37/100
Reviews: 93 user | 61 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com
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. Director:Matthew Ryan HogeWriter:Matthew Ryan Hoge |
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| Don Cheadle | ... | ||
| Ryan Gosling | ... | ||
| Chris Klein | ... | ||
| Jena Malone | ... | ||
| Lena Olin | ... |
Marybeth Fitzgerald
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| Kevin Spacey | ... | ||
| Michelle Williams | ... |
Julie Pollard
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| Martin Donovan | ... |
Harry Pollard
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| Ann Magnuson | ... |
Karen Pollard
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| Kerry Washington | ... |
Ayesha
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| Sherilyn Fenn | ... | ||
| Matt Malloy | ... |
Charlie
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| Wesley Jonathan | ... |
Bengel
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| Michael Peña | ... | ||
| Michael Welch | ... |
Ryan Pollard
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Storyline
After stabbing an autistic boy, the sixteen year old troubled and pessimist Leland P. Fitzgerald is sent to a juvenile detention. His teacher and aspirant writer Pearl Madison gets close and tries to understand him, first with intention of writing a book, and later becoming his friend. Leland slowly discloses his sad vision of world. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They're all just states of mind.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
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(Italy) See more »Also Known As:
20 Messerstiche See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$48,384 (USA) (4 April 2004) (14 Screens)Gross:
$343,816 (USA) (11 July 2004)Company Credits
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Guillermo: You been drinking that cheap ass burgundy, ain't you?
Pearl Madison: No comment.
Bengel: That stuff's gonna make you go blind, Sir.
Pearl Madison: Hey, 3 bucks, 2 liters. I couldn't pass it up.
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Written by Matthew Ryan Hoge
Performed by Michelle Williams
Published by Trigger Happy Street Music See more »
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Factual errors: In this movie, set in Arizona, all the cars shown have front and back license plates. However, in Arizona you are only issued two license plates if you have a personalized plate which none of the cars in the movie had. See more »Quotes
Pearl Madison: You'll have to forgive Mr. Madison today, he's moving kinda slow. His head's hurting like it's the end of the world.Guillermo: You been drinking that cheap ass burgundy, ain't you?
Pearl Madison: No comment.
Bengel: That stuff's gonna make you go blind, Sir.
Pearl Madison: Hey, 3 bucks, 2 liters. I couldn't pass it up.
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"Eating Soup"Written by Matthew Ryan Hoge
Performed by Michelle Williams
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