---
title: "The Public"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-public-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 331986
imdb_id: "tt3294746"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 90
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Public (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-public-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Public" (2019).
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube, MovieMe |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Emilio Estevez
- **Networks / Studios**: Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Public online?
The Public is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Public?
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Public — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/331986)
- [The Public (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/331986-the-public/cast)
- [New Stage Adaptation Of Disney's 'Hercules' Finds Its Strongman - Deadline](https://deadline.com/2019/06/disney-hercules-musical-jelani-alladin-shakespeare-in-the-park-production-roger-bart-public-theater-1202635699/)
- [The Public (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Public_(film))
- [The Public (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-public/credits)
- [The Public (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3294746/)

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