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The Public

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
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6.6/10
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Christian Slater, Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Gabrielle Union, Jacob Vargas, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jeffrey Wright, and Taylor Schilling in The Public (2018)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.2K
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    • Emilio Estevez
    • Emilio Estevez
  • Stars
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Taylor Schilling
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Emilio Estevez
    • Emilio Estevez
  • Stars
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Taylor Schilling
    • Emilio Estevez
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    • 78User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    Christian Slater, Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Gabrielle Union, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright, and Taylor Schilling in The Public (2018)
    Emilio Estevez in The Public (2018)
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    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Detective Bill Ramstead
    Taylor Schilling
    Taylor Schilling
    • Angela
    Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez
    • Stuart Goodson
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Myra
    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Josh Davis
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Ernesto Ramirez
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Rebecca Parks
    Derek Polen
    Derek Polen
    • William Larsen
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Jackson
    • (as Michael K. Williams)
    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • Anderson
    Rhymefest
    Rhymefest
    • Big George
    • (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
    Ki Hong Lee
    Ki Hong Lee
    • Chip
    Patrick Hume
    Patrick Hume
    • Caesar
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Chief Tom Edwards
    Susanna Thompson
    Susanna Thompson
    • Marcy Ramstead
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • John Harper
    Michael Douglas Hall
    Michael Douglas Hall
    • Smutts
    Bryant Bentley
    Bryant Bentley
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      • Emilio Estevez
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    • Trivia
      Ironically, the movie's release occurred when the real Cincinnati Public Library was being taken over by activists who were demanding the leadership not sell one of the downtown buildings.
    • Goofs
      The correct spelling is arctic.
    • Quotes

      Myra: You know, literally our biggest struggle here is knowing which side of right we're walking on, so... I mean, I wish all these problems could be solved by a community bake sale, but they can't. I do go home sometimes and just cry myself to sleep, because... well, we're only human, right? But not tonight. Because tonight is 'make dinner for my mama' night.

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    A must watch film.
    This amazing movie shows you the tip of the iceberg of the heart of libraries and why they are the most important organizations in our communities. After laughing, crying, and cheering, i jumped up for a standing ovation on this portrayal of the profession I've dedicated my life to for over thirty years. Thank you Emilio Estevez, the cast, and crew for this film.
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    • Mar 1, 2019

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      • July 25, 2019 (Germany)
      • United States
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      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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      • Hammerstone Studios
      • e2 Films
      • Cedarvale Pictures
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