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Palmer

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
48K
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POPULARITY
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Justin Timberlake and Ryder Allen in Palmer (2021)
Family is who you make it. Watch Palmer now on Apple TV+

After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back together—and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home. But Eddie's past threatens to ruin his new life and family.
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Teen DramaDrama

An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home.An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home.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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    48K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,373
    827
    • Director
      • Fisher Stevens
    • Writer
      • Cheryl Guerriero
    • Stars
      • Justin Timberlake
      • Juno Temple
      • Alisha Wainwright
    • 420User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake
    • Palmer
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Shelly
    Alisha Wainwright
    Alisha Wainwright
    • Maggie
    Ryder Allen
    Ryder Allen
    • Sam
    June Squibb
    June Squibb
    • Vivian
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Sibs
    • (as Lance Nichols)
    Molly Sue Harrison
    • Emily
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Principal Forbes
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Dean Winters
    Dean Winters
    • Jerry
    Wynn Everett
    Wynn Everett
    • Lucille
    Jesse C. Boyd
    Jesse C. Boyd
    • Coles
    • (as Jesse Boyd)
    Dane Rhodes
    Dane Rhodes
    • Coles Senior
    Stephen Louis Grush
    Stephen Louis Grush
    • Daryl
    Carson Minniear
    Carson Minniear
    • Toby
    Nicholas X. Parsons
    Nicholas X. Parsons
    • Ned
    Craig Sheffer
    Craig Sheffer
    • Bartender Cosimo
    Rachel G. Whittle
    Rachel G. Whittle
    • Darleen
    • (as Rachel Guidry Whittle)
    Stacie Davis
    Stacie Davis
    • Holly Massee
    • Director
      • Fisher Stevens
    • Writer
      • Cheryl Guerriero
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews420

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    8jonastp

    Heart warming. Real.

    I've personally missed seeing Justin play. I hope to see more. This is a great movie. Nothing fancy, but very well done and played. By all of the actors. This is worth the watch if you consider this.
    8turdymac

    Mr. Timberlake..

    Coming from a person who grew up absolutely despising "boy bands" and the like, Mr. Timberlake was often a butt of jokes in my circle. To be honest, I looked at him as a talentless fabrication in the 90's. I would have never imagined an entertainer that I looked at as so lacking prove me so wrong. I enjoyed this movie very much. The story was touching and the acting was very good but what brought it was Mr. Timberlake. I would have never have thought he could pull off a roll such as this. I give my rating because of his performance. Quite impressive to say the least. I almost equate this to Shia in "The Peanut Butter Falcon". Great job by all.
    8wael-eter

    Great movie

    Nice story, great acting and nice emotional moments.

    This movie is under rated because American reviewers get triggerred by gender related stories, even though the movie doesn't take any positions on those issues, it just shows you that those stuff do happen and they're not easy to deal with. I also see some complaining that the teacher was black. Yes people of different colors can fall in love, believe it or not.

    Just enjoy the movie.
    yusufpiskin

    'Palmer' may be Justin Timberlake's first Oscar nomination.

    Gotta hand it to young Ryder Allen for a remarkable performance. Palmer is a great story that breaks your heart at moments, but also touches it and gives you hope in the potential for good in people. It was also well shot, edited, and composed.

    The importance of second chances in a movie that with move your heart more than once, it maybe a little bit long but the feeling after watching it is something you won't regret.

    Justin Timberlake make a performance so good about a man that find in a very special kid the opportunity to see things in a very different ways, to learn how to change and be good after everything bad that has happen in your life.

    Life has very funny ways to make you better
    9ChristyGuinn

    Very sweet.

    I don't know why in the hell people are complaining it's cliche, it's messy blah blah blah. You know form the previews what you're getting. An x-con with a heart of gold. A boy in the wrong body, gay, confused, trans and to top it off he's saddled with a druggie mom. You know what's going to happen. Doesn't make it any the less heartwarming and sweet. I think JT (Palmer) did a great job, I've always thought he was a decent actor. Sam was really good, as far a child actor go, I think he's got it! It's a feel good movie, so if you don't like that kind of movie, then don't watch it. Pretty simple if you ask me. If you like a sweet film then watch it.

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    • Trivia
      In 2019, the year of filming, Ryder Allen who performs the role of Sam was only 7 years old, and this was his first long feature film.
    • Goofs
      While Palmer is sitting looking through the old photo album after Ms. Vivian dies you can see a brown outline of his fake tattoo on his upper shoulder.
    • Quotes

      Palmer: How many boys do you see on that show?

      Sam: None.

      Palmer: What does that tell you?

      Sam: That I can be the first.

    • Soundtracks
      Catfish Blues
      Written by Robert Petway

      Performed by Jimmy Duck Holmes (as Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes)

      Courtesy of Easy Eye Sound

      By arrangement with Rhino Independent/ADA Licensing

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Luxembourg
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Đi Lễ
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
      • Hercules Film Fund
      • Rhea Films (II)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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