Palmetto
“In a town this bad, it's no use being good.”
After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer sentence if he doesn't prove the truth.
Where to watch Palmetto in United States
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Where is Palmetto streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Palmetto
Palmetto is a 1998 English-language crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. The cast is led by Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Palmetto was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Rialto Films and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on February 20, 1998, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers
- E. Max Frye
- Release date
- February 20, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Rialto Films
Palmetto cast & crew
Palmetto was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and written by E. Max Frye.
The cast features Woody Harrelson as Harry Barber, Gina Gershon as Nina, Elisabeth Shue as Rhea Malroux, Rolf Hoppe as Felix Malroux, Michael Rapaport as Donnelly, and Chloë Sevigny as Odette.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Klaus Doldinger, cinematography is by Thomas Kloss, and it was produced by Matthias Wendlandt and Bart Rosenblatt.
Is Palmetto worth watching?
Palmetto holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 136 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, mystery, and thriller, Palmetto is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Palmetto
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Cast of Palmetto
Woody Harrelson
Harry Barber
Gina Gershon
Nina
Elisabeth Shue
Rhea Malroux
Rolf Hoppe
Felix Malroux
Michael Rapaport
Donnelly
Chloë Sevigny
Odette
Tom Wright
John Renick
Marc Macaulay
Miles Meadows
Joe Hickey
Lawyer
Ralph Wilcox
Judge
Peter Paul DeLeo
Bartender (as Peter Paul Deleo)
Mal Jones
Ed
Palmetto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Palmetto in United States?
Palmetto is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Palmetto on Hoopla?
Yes — Palmetto is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Palmetto in?
Palmetto is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Palmetto?
Palmetto runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Palmetto rated?
Palmetto is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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