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Palmer

Name: Palmer
Director: Fisher Stevens
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-01-28
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb

2021 · 1h 50m · Drama

IMDb 7.3 Metacritic 53 RT 72%

Palmer is a sincere, character-driven drama that earns its emotional weight through solid performances and a genuinely touching redemption story—watch it tonight if you're in the mood for something intimate and heartfelt rather than flashy. The unlikely friendship between a convict trying to rebuild his life and a vulnerable kid has real stakes and humanity, making this a worthwhile pick for drama fans.

Plot

After 12 years in prison, former high school football star Eddie Palmer returns home to put his life back together—and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home. But Eddie's past threatens to ruin his new life and family.

Director: Fisher Stevens

Cast: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb

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