The Public

2018, Drama, 1h 59m

98 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Its intentions are sometimes easier to appreciate than its execution, but The Public remains an earnest and reasonably engaging social advocacy drama. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Some Suggestive Content|Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Emilio Estevez
  • Producer:
    Lisa Niedenthal, Alex Lebovici, Steve Ponce
  • Writer:
    Emilio Estevez
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $571.2K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Greenwich Entertainment
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Alec Baldwin
Detective Bill Ramstead
Emilio Estevez
Stuart Goodson
Jena Malone
Myra
Taylor Schilling
Angela
Christian Slater
Josh Davis
Gabrielle Union
Rebecca Parks
Jeffrey Wright
Anderson
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto
Emilio Estevez
Director
Emilio Estevez
Screenwriter
Lisa Niedenthal
Producer
Alex Lebovici
Producer
Steve Ponce
Producer
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