The Public (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Public is a drama film directed by Emilio Estevez, running about 122 minutes. “Every story matters.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Public stars Emilio Estevez as Stuart, Jena Malone as Myra, Taylor Schilling as Angela and Michael Kenneth Williams as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Public has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Public page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Public tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Public (2019)?
- In US, The Public is available to 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 The Public worth watching?
- The Public holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Public?
- The Public stars Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone, Taylor Schilling, Michael Kenneth Williams and Alec Baldwin.
- When was The Public released?
- The Public was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.