Its intentions are sometimes easier to appreciate than its execution, but The Public remains an earnest and reasonably engaging social advocacy drama.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Emilio Estevez -
Producer -
Lisa Niedenthal , Alex Lebovici , Steve Ponce , Emilio Estevez -
Screenwriter -
Emilio Estevez -
Distributor -
Greenwich Entertainment -
Production Co -
E2 Films , Cedarvale Pictures , Hammerstone Studios -
Rating -
PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Some Suggestive Content|Thematic Material) -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Apr 5, 2019, Limited -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Jul 2, 2019 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$571.2K -
Runtime -
1h 59m -
Aspect Ratio -
Scope (2.35:1)