Movie

The Public

“Every story matters.”

★ 6.5(85)20192h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Emilio Estevez
Release date: 2019-04-05
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hammerstone Studios

The Public — trailer

About The Public

The Public is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Emilio Estevez, starring Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling and Emilio Estevez. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 85 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Public in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alec Baldwin

Detective Bill Ramstead

Taylor Schilling

Angela

Emilio Estevez

Stuart

Jena Malone

Myra

Christian Slater

Josh Davis

Jacob Vargas

Ernesto Ramirez

Gabrielle Union

Rebecca Parks

Derek Polen

William Larsen

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jackson

Jeffrey Wright

Anderson

Rhymefest

Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)

Ki Hong Lee

Chip

Themes & keywords

libraryaffectationcincinnatiangryabsurdadmiringadoringambiguousambivalentamusedassertiveaudaciousawestruckbaffleddefiant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Public in Mexico?+

The Public is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Public on Netflix?+

The Public is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Public?+

The Public has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in The Public?+

The Public stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone and Christian Slater.

When did The Public come out?+

The Public is a 2019 movie directed by Emilio Estevez.

What genre is The Public?+

The Public is Drama film.

Who directed The Public?+

The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez.