Where to Watch The Public (2019) in Canada

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 Canada — common questions

Where to watch The Public in Canada?

The Public is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie free with ads on Pluto TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and MovieMe (HD).

Can I stream The Public or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and MovieMe (HD).

Can I watch The Public for free in Canada?

Watch the movie free with ads on Pluto TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.