Palmer

Palmer

2021 · 110 min · EN · R · 8.1 (1,918 votes)
Dir. Fisher Stevens · Starring Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Dean Winters · Music Terlan Mirzeyev

Family is who you make it.

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.

VIBE

This is a quietly affecting journey of an ex-con seeking a fresh start, finding unexpected connection and purpose. It's a tender, melancholic exploration of found family and overcoming prejudice, wrapped in a gritty, hopeful package. The emotional core resonates deeply, offering a redemptive, character-driven experience.

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