Palmer

Name: Palmer
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-01-28
Cast: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb

2021 | 110 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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. If you loved Insomnia or Chocolat, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect drug use.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back together—and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home. But Eddie's past threatens to ruin his new life and family.