Every story matters.
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.
The Public (2019) is a drama film directed by Emilio Estevez, released on April 5, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez and Jena Malone. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for The Public before you stream it.
Alec Baldwin
as Detective Bill Ramstead
Taylor Schilling
as Angela
Emilio Estevez
as Stuart
Jena Malone
as Myra
Christian Slater
as Josh Davis
Jacob Vargas
as Ernesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
as Rebecca Parks
Derek Polen
as William Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Jackson
Jeffrey Wright
as Anderson
Rhymefest
as Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
Ki Hong Lee
as Chip
Directed by Emilio Estevez, written by Emilio Estevez, produced by Emilio Estevez, Lisa Niedenthal and Alex Lebovici.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 89 ratings.
‘The Public’ feels like the kind of political and cultural commentary needed right now, and it’s obvious that Estevez has crafted something he is passionate about, with good intention. However, the script is sadly so entry-level that it struggles to challenge audiences in the face of its desire to have universal appeal and accessibility. It’s still worth seeing, but only for the work of the cast and to inspire…
Reviewed on July 26, 2019
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The Public (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Public (2019) includes Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone and Christian Slater. The film was directed by Emilio Estevez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Public was released on April 5, 2019 and runs for 2h 2m.
The Public (2019) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official The Public trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
