Movie

Palmetto

“In a town this bad, it's no use being good.”

★ 6.0(136)19981h 54m

Palmetto is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Release date: 1998-02-20
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $5,878,911
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Palmetto — trailer

About Palmetto

Palmetto is a 1998 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon and Elisabeth Shue. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 136 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Palmetto in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer sentence if he doesn't prove the truth.

Cast

Woody Harrelson

Harry Barber

Gina Gershon

Nina

Elisabeth Shue

Rhea Malroux

Rolf Hoppe

Felix Malroux

Michael Rapaport

Donnelly

Chloë Sevigny

Odette

Tom Wright

John Renick

Marc Macaulay

Miles Meadows

Joe Hickey

Lawyer

Ralph Wilcox

Judge

Peter Paul DeLeo

Bartender (as Peter Paul Deleo)

Mal Jones

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookkidnappingcigarettefemme fatalescamwriterframed for a crimeset uptemptationnewspaper reporterransom demandrich daughterneo-noirrich wifeinvestigative reporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Palmetto in United States?+

In United States, Palmetto is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Palmetto on Netflix?+

Palmetto is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Palmetto?+

Palmetto has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Palmetto?+

Palmetto stars Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue, Rolf Hoppe and Michael Rapaport.

When did Palmetto come out?+

Palmetto is a 1998 movie directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

What genre is Palmetto?+

Palmetto is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Palmetto?+

Palmetto was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.