The Public(2019)
“Every story matters.”
Overview
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.
Director
Emilio Estevez
Studio
Hammerstone Studios
Cast
Alec Baldwin
as Detective Bill Ramstead
Taylor Schilling
as Angela
Emilio Estevez
as Stuart
Jena Malone
as Myra
Christian Slater
as Josh Davis
Jacob Vargas
as Ernesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
as Rebecca Parks
Derek Polen
as William Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Jackson
Jeffrey Wright
as Anderson
Rhymefest
as Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
Ki Hong Lee
as Chip
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Hammerstone Studios • E2 Films • Cedarvale Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Public?▼
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What is The Public about?▼
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.
Who directed The Public?▼
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez and released in 2019. It is a drama film.
How long is The Public?▼
The Public has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in The Public?▼
The cast of The Public includes Alec Baldwin as Detective Bill Ramstead, Taylor Schilling as Angela, Emilio Estevez as Stuart, Jena Malone as Myra, Christian Slater as Josh Davis and more.
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