Palmer

2021, Drama, 1h 51m

108 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Although it traffics in familiar territory, Palmer is elevated by worthy themes and a strong ensemble led by an impressive Justin Timberlake. Read critic reviews

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Palmer is a heartfelt film with a moving message of acceptance and a terrific cast -- and Ryder Allen will make you cry. Read audience reviews

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Former high school football star Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) went from hometown hero to convicted felon, earning himself 12 years in a state penitentiary. He returns home to Louisiana, where he moves back in with Vivian (June Squibb), the grandmother who raised him. While trying to keep his head down and rebuild a quiet life for himself, Palmer is haunted by memories of his glory days and the suspicious eyes of his small town community. Things become more complicated when Vivian’s hard-living neighbor Shelly (Juno Temple) disappears on a prolonged bender, leaving her precocious and unique 7-year-old son Sam (Ryder Allen), often the target of bullying, in Palmer’s reluctant care. In time, Palmer is drawn into a more hopeful world as he forges a connection with Sam through their shared experience of being made to feel different by those around them. Life improves for Palmer, and a romance develops between him and Sam’s teacher Maggie (Alisha Wainwright). An inspiring and unexpected journey unfolds for the three of them, but soon Palmer’s past threatens to tear apart this new life.

Cast & Crew

Justin Timberlake
Eddie Palmer
Juno Temple
Shelly
Alisha Wainwright
Maggie
June Squibb
Vivian
Ryder Allen
Sam
Jesse C. Boyd
Tommy Coles
Charmin Lee
Judge
Wynn Everett
Lucille Coles
Stephen Louis Grush
Daryl Reed
Fisher Stevens
Director
Cheryl Guerriero
Screenwriter
Charlie Corwin
Producer
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Daniel Nadler
Producer
John Penotti
Producer
Charles B. Wessler
Producer
Terry Dougas
Executive Producer
Jared Goldman
Executive Producer
Cheryl Guerriero
Executive Producer
Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis
Executive Producer
Tobias A. Schliessler
Cinematography
Geoffrey Richman
Film Editing
Tamar-kali
Original Music
Happy Massee
Production Design
Andrew Hartsock
Art Director
Rachel April
Set Decoration
Megan Coates
Costume Design
Kerry Barden
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