The Public
Seen it?2019 | 122 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$695K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emilio Estevez
- Alec BaldwinDetective Bill Ramstead
- Taylor SchillingAngela
- Emilio EstevezStuart
- Jena MaloneMyra
- Christian SlaterJosh Davis
- Jacob VargasErnesto Ramirez
- Gabrielle UnionRebecca Parks
- Derek PolenWilliam Larsen
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsJackson
- Jeffrey WrightAnderson