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Where to Watch The Public (2019) in the US
- 2019
- PG-13
- 1h 59m
- 6.7IMDb
- 65%Rotten Tomatoes
- 46Metascore
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What it's about
In "the public" an unusually bitter Arctic blast has made its way to downtown Cincinnati and the front doors of the public library where the action of the film takes place. The story revolves around the library patrons, many of whom are homeless, mentally ill and marginalized, as well as an exhausted and overwhelmed staff of librarians who often build emotional connections and a sense of obligation to care for those regular patrons. At odds with library officials over how to handle the extreme weather event, the Patrons turn the building into a homeless shelter for the night by staging an "Occupy" sit in. What begins as an act of civil disobedience becomes a stand off with police and a rush-to-judgment media constantly speculating about what's really happening. This David versus Goliath story tackles some of our nation's most challenging issues, homelessness and mental illness and sets the drama inside one of the last bastions of democracy-in-action: your public library.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Writer
- Emilio Estevez
- Starring
- Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez
Details
- Release date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Language
- English, Sign Languages
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $573,503
- Awards
- 5 wins & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Public (2019) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Public in the United States?
- The Public is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, MovieMe, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Public or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, MovieMe, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Public for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Public in the United States.
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