Palmer

2021, Drama, 1h 51m

111 Reviews 500+ Ratings

critics consensus

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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Movie Info

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.

Rating:

R (Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Fisher Stevens
Producer:

Charlie Corwin, Sidney Kimmel, Daniel Nadler, John Penotti, Charles B. Wessler
Writer:

Cheryl Guerriero
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 29, 2021
Runtime:

1h 51m
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake
Eddie Palmer

Juno Temple
Shelly

Alisha Wainwright

Alisha Wainwright
Maggie

June Squibb
Vivian

Ryder Allen

Ryder Allen
Sam

Jesse C. Boyd
Tommy Coles

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Critic Reviews for Palmer

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