The Public
Directed by Emilio Estevez
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.
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Top cast
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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Public online?
The Public is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Public on Netflix?
No — The Public is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Public online?
Yes. In United States, The Public can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Public?
As of September 20, 2026, The Public is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
