Palmer (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2021, Palmer is a drama film directed by Fisher Stevens, running about 110 minutes. “Family is who you make it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Palmer stars Justin Timberlake as Eddie Palmer, Ryder Allen as Sam, Juno Temple as Shelly and Alisha Wainwright as Maggie Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Palmer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palmer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palmer (2021)?
- In US, Palmer is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Palmer worth watching?
- Palmer holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Palmer?
- Palmer stars Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright and June Squibb.
- When was Palmer released?
- Palmer was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.