Palmer (2021)

An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home.

Director:

Fisher Stevens

Writer:

Cheryl Guerriero

Stars:

Justin Timberlake, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Justin Timberlake	...	Palmer
Ryder Allen	...	Sam
Alisha Wainwright	...	Maggie
Juno Temple	...	Shelly
June Squibb	...	Vivian
Lance E. Nichols	...	Sibs (as Lance Nichols)
Molly Sue Harrison	...	Emily
J.D. Evermore	...	Principal Forbes
Dean Winters	...	Jerry
Wynn Everett	...	Lucille
Jesse C. Boyd	...	Coles (as Jesse Boyd)
Dane Rhodes	...	Coles Senior
Stephen Louis Grush	...	Daryl
Carson Minniear	...	Toby
Nicholas X. Parsons	...	Ned

Storyline

A bullied young non binary child lives with a drug addicted Mother and an abusive boyfriend . Palmer (Justin Timberlake) recently released from prison after serving 12 years for attempted murder, moves in with his Grandmother and rediscovers his heart in the process of learning to accept his past and a new way of being in the world.

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | ex con | grandmother grandson relationship | death of grandmother | trailer home | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content/nudity and brief violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

At 2019, year of the filming, Ryder Allen who performs the young Sam, was only 7 years old and this was his first long feature film.

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Goofs

A crucifix is prominently positioned next to the door of the home, but the grandmother attends a Protestant church, which would use a cross instead of a crucifix.

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Soundtracks

12 O'Clock Blues
Written by Rayna Gellert, Kieran Kane, Tammy Rogers
Performed by The Steeldrivers
Courtesy of Rounder Records, a division of Concord

User Reviews

It's Very Good But Let's Be Honest

For the people saying this movie is no good - you're way off. For the people saying it's one of the greatest movies of all time - you're way off. Why can't we just say that a movie is really good, not great? It's a really nice story with interesting characters. I'd recommend it to anyone that has an open mind. Bonus points to JT for playing a character so remarkably different than himself. It resonates for people especially from smaller towns or who have dealt with bullying growing up. I personally loved it, but I'd give it a solid 6 out of 10 in the grand spectrum of movies (and that's just fine).

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Palmer

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Hercules Film Fund, Rhea Films (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1