The Public
“Every story matters.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-28
Top Cast
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Alec Baldwin
Detective Bill Ramstead
Taylor Schilling
Angela
Emilio Estevez
Stuart
Jena Malone
Myra
Christian Slater
Josh Davis
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
Rebecca Parks
Derek Polen
William Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jackson
Jeffrey Wright
Anderson
Rhymefest
Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
Ki Hong Lee
Chip
Patrick Hume
Caesar
Richard T. Jones
Chief Tom Edwards
Susanna Thompson
Marcy Ramstead
Spencer Garrett
John Harper
Michael Douglas Hall
Smutts
Bryant Bentley
Cactus Ray
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 29, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilio Estevez
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates, Joanne Higginbottom
- Original Title
- The Public
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures, Living the Dream Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez
Tyler Bates, Joanne Higginbottom
Juan Miguel Azpiroz
Yang-Hua Hu, Richard Chew
Emilio Estevez, Lisa Niedenthal, Alex Lebovici, Steve Ponce, Tyler W. Konney
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Estevez
Producer
Lisa Niedenthal
Producer
Alex Lebovici
Producer
Yang-Hua Hu
Editor
Richard Chew
Editor
Juan Miguel Azpiroz
Director of Photography
Steve Ponce
Producer
Emilio Estevez
Writer
Emilio Estevez
Director
Tyler Bates
Original Music Composer
Joanne Higginbottom
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Public
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What is The Public 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 directed The Public?
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez.
Who stars in The Public?
The principal cast of The Public includes Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone, Christian Slater.
When was The Public released and how long is it?
The Public was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Public?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Public was composed by Tyler Bates, Joanne Higginbottom.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Public?
The Public holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).