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

Daniel Stapp, son of Creed frontman Scott Stapp had audition for a role in this film...audition tape had since been posted on Daniel's Instagram.

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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

Something Real
Written by Lukas Nelson, Anthony LoGerfo, Corey McCormick, Logan Metz and Tato Melgar (as Eduardo Fridman-Melgar)
Performed by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Courtesy of Fantasy Records, a division of Concord

User Reviews

I'll definitely watch it again !!

Justin Timberlake played such a great role in this film. His facial expressions in my opinion, definitely made me feel what he was feeling especially when it came to Sam. Perfect movie for those who can't or I should say won't allow themselves to accept people for who they are. That way of thinking needs to go. That cycle needs to end . Palmer was a little sketched out at first but before one knew it, Palmer had a whole new way of seeing as well as accepting it. The little kid who played Sam was amazing !!! He made me want to give him such a great big hug. He is as real as real can be. Watching this movie gave me a ray of hope in mankind. I'll definitely watch it again !!

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