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The Public

PG-1320192h 2mEmilio Estevez
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 46
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"Every story matters."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Public (2019) 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 stars in The Public?

The Public stars Alec Baldwin (Detective Bill Ramstead), Taylor Schilling (Angela), Emilio Estevez (Stuart), Jena Malone (Myra), Christian Slater (Josh Davis). The film was directed by Emilio Estevez.

How long is The Public?

The Public has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Public worth watching?

The Public holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Public?

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