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Palmer

Palmer

Family is who you make it.

20218.11h 50m

Overview

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.

Directed by Fisher Stevens
Written by Cheryl Guerriero
Produced by Daniel Nadler, John Penotti, Charlie Corwin
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Top Cast

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Eddie Palmer

Ryder Allen

Ryder Allen

Sam

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Shelly

Alisha Wainwright

Alisha Wainwright

Maggie Hayes

June Squibb

June Squibb

Vivian Palmer

Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Jerry

Wynn Everett

Wynn Everett

Lucille Coles

Jesse C. Boyd

Jesse C. Boyd

Tommy Coles

Charmin Lee

Charmin Lee

Judge Ellen Antheem

Jake Brennan

Jake Brennan

Jake

Themes & Keywords

small townhomophobiayoung boyex-conhouse trailerbulliedirresponsible parentadult child friendshipguardianshipdrug addict

About Palmer

Palmer is a drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of small town, homophobia, young boy, ex-con, house trailer, bullied. Directed by Fisher Stevens, it stars Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple. 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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