The United States of Leland (2003)

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky.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

Genres: Crime, Drama

What to watch after The United States of Leland

• A Time to Kill (1996) — Same subject: murder
• The Life of David Gale (2003) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• Wonderland (2003) — Two steps away in the credits
• Traitor (2008) — Same feel: dramatic, complex
• All Good Things (2010)
• Presumed Innocent (1990) — Same subject: murder