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Palmer (2021)

โ€œFamily is who you make it.โ€

8.1/10 ยท 1,988 votes 1h 50m r Drama

#4 of 248 films from 2021 #119 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Fisher Stevens ยท Written by Cheryl Guerriero

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Overview

After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back togetherโ€”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.

Cast

Justin Timberlakeas Eddie Palmer
Ryder Allenas Sam
Juno Templeas Shelly
Alisha Wainwrightas Maggie Hayes
June Squibbas Vivian Palmer
Dean Wintersas Jerry
Wynn Everettas Lucille Coles
Jesse C. Boydas Tommy Coles
Charmin Leeas Judge Ellen Antheem
Jake Brennanas Jake
J.D. Evermoreas Principal Forbes
Stephen Louis Grushas Daryl Reed
Lance E. Nicholsas Sibs
Stacie Davisas Social Worker

Facts

Release dateJanuary 28, 2021
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt6857376

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Questions

How long is Palmer?
Palmer runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Palmer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 1,988 votes, which places it #4 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 99%) and #119 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Palmer?
Palmer was directed by Fisher Stevens. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Before the Flood (2016), Stand Up Guys (2012).
Who stars in Palmer?
Justin Timberlake as Eddie Palmer; Ryder Allen as Sam; Juno Temple as Shelly; Alisha Wainwright as Maggie Hayes; June Squibb as Vivian Palmer; Dean Winters as Jerry.
What is Palmer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Palmer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13806.

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