The Public
Every story matters.
20192h 2m6.5(87 votes)
Drama
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.
The Public (2019) is a drama film directed by Emilio Estevez. It stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, and Emilio Estevez. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 87 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Public?
The Public stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, and Jena Malone, and was directed by Emilio Estevez.
How long is The Public?
The Public has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.
When did The Public come out?
The Public was released in 2019.
What genre is The Public?
The Public is a drama film.
Is The Public worth watching?
The Public holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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