How long is The Public?

The Public is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Public rated?

The Public is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Public?

As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Public (2019) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 91 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: April 5, 2019
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 91 votes
Director: Emilio Estevez
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Public?: The Public is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Public rated?: The Public is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Public a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Public?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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