The Public 2019
“Every story matters.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Networks
- Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex
What is The Public?
Topic: Film "The Public" (2019). Constraints: Only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 5, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 90 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~122 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Public" (2019).
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Only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
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[1] Title: The Public (2019). Rating: PG-13. US Release: 04/05/2019. Genre: Drama. Runtime: 2h 2m. Synopsis: 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.
[2] Synopsis: Same as [1].
[3] Irrelevant (about Disney's Hercules musical).
[4] Title: The Public. Year: 2018 (Note: Source 1 says 2019, Source 4 says 2018. I should stick to the title/year provided in the prompt or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, I follow the prompt's identification. The prompt asks for "The Public (2019)". Source 4 calls it a 2018 film). Director/Writer: Emilio Estevez. Cast: Alec Baldwin, Jena Malone, Christian Slater, Gabrielle Union, Taylor Schilling, Jacob Vargas, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Jeffrey Wright.
[5] Mentions Plex
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Public worth watching?
The Public holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 90 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Public and when was it released?
The Public is a feature film with a runtime of 122 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Public?
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez.
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