Palmer

2021 110 min ★ 8.1 Drama

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.

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Cast

Justin Timberlake

Eddie Palmer

Ryder Allen

Sam

Juno Temple

Shelly

Alisha Wainwright

Maggie Hayes

June Squibb

Vivian Palmer

Dean Winters

Jerry

Wynn Everett

Lucille Coles

Jesse C. Boyd

Tommy Coles

Charmin Lee

Judge Ellen Antheem

Jake Brennan

Jake

Details

Director

Fisher Stevens

Tagline

"Family is who you make it."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Nadler No-GMO Popcorn Company, Hercules Film Fund, Rhea Films

Reviews

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Manuel São Bento

January 25, 2021

★ 8/10

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

March 9, 2021

★ 7/10

“Palmer” is the type of conventional, formulaic movie that’s designed for audiences who don’t appreciate surprises. This redemption story about an ex-con who bonds with a misfit kid follows a tried-and-true blueprint that’s predictable and saccharine sweet, but the film has an honorable message of understanding and acceptance that celebrates unity — even if it does so on the most basic level. F...