The Public
“Every story matters.”
An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.
Where to watch The Public in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Public there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Public streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Beamafilm |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Public
The Public is a 2019 English-language drama film directed by Emilio Estevez. The cast is led by Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Public was produced by Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, and Cedarvale Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 5, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Emilio Estevez
- Writers
- Emilio Estevez
- Release date
- April 5, 2019
- OTT release
- July 9, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Hammerstone Studios, E2 Films, Cedarvale Pictures
The Public cast & crew
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez and written by Emilio Estevez.
The cast features Alec Baldwin as Detective Bill Ramstead, Taylor Schilling as Angela, Emilio Estevez as Stuart, Jena Malone as Myra, Christian Slater as Josh Davis, and Jacob Vargas as Ernesto Ramirez.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tyler Bates, cinematography is by Juan Miguel Azpiroz, and it was produced by Emilio Estevez and Alex Lebovici.
Is The Public worth watching?
The Public holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Public is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Public
The Public isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 9, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Public
Alec Baldwin
Detective Bill Ramstead
Taylor Schilling
Angela
Emilio Estevez
Stuart
Jena Malone
Myra
Christian Slater
Josh Davis
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
Rebecca Parks
Derek Polen
William Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jackson
Jeffrey Wright
Anderson
Rhymefest
Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
Ki Hong Lee
Chip
The Public — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Public in United States?
The Public is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Public in?
The Public is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Public?
The Public runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Public rated?
The Public is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
▸When did The Public release on OTT?
The Public became available digitally on July 9, 2019.
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