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The Public

6.520192h 2mMMovieDrama

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.

DirectorEmilio Estevez
WriterEmilio Estevez
ProducersAlex Lebovici·Emilio Estevez

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Emilio Estevez

ABAlec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Detective Bill Ramstead
TSTaylor Schilling
Taylor Schilling
Angela
EEEmilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez
Stuart
JMJena Malone
Jena Malone
Myra
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Josh Davis
JVJacob Vargas
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto Ramirez
GUGabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Rebecca Parks
DP
Derek Polen
William Larsen
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jackson
JWJeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright
Anderson
RRhymefest
Rhymefest
Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
KLKi Hong Lee
Ki Hong Lee
Chip

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The Public — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Public?

The Public is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Public on Netflix?

No, The Public is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Beamafilm.

Is The Public on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Public is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Public for free?

The Public is available on Amazon Prime Video and Beamafilm in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.