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Palmer

2021-01-28 · 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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Directors
Fisher Stevens
Production companies
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Nadler No-GMO Popcorn Company, Hercules Film Fund, Rhea Films
Countries
United States of America, Luxembourg
Status
Released

Top Cast

Justin TimberlakeJustin TimberlakeEddie Palmer
Ryder AllenRyder AllenSam
Juno TempleJuno TempleShelly
Alisha WainwrightAlisha WainwrightMaggie Hayes
June SquibbJune SquibbVivian Palmer
Dean WintersDean WintersJerry
Wynn EverettWynn EverettLucille Coles
Jesse C. BoydJesse C. BoydTommy Coles
Charmin LeeCharmin LeeJudge Ellen Antheem
Jake BrennanJake BrennanJake
J.D. EvermoreJ.D. EvermorePrincipal Forbes
Stephen Louis GrushStephen Louis GrushDaryl Reed
Lance E. NicholsLance E. NicholsSibs
Stacie DavisStacie DavisSocial Worker
Carson MinniearCarson MinniearToby Reed
Theodus CraneTheodus CraneParole Officer
Hero HunterHero HunterBoy
Nicholas X. ParsonsNicholas X. ParsonsNed
Ray GaspardRay GaspardPastor
Zonia PelenskyMelissa

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