Where to watch The Public in Canada
The Public is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About The Public
The Public is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Emilio Estevez, starring Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling and Emilio Estevez. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 85 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Public in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Public trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Alec Baldwin
Detective Bill Ramstead
Taylor Schilling
Angela
Emilio Estevez
Stuart
Jena Malone
Myra
Christian Slater
Josh Davis
Jacob Vargas
Ernesto Ramirez
Gabrielle Union
Rebecca Parks
Derek Polen
William Larsen
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jackson
Jeffrey Wright
Anderson
Rhymefest
Big George (as Che Rhymefest Smith)
Ki Hong Lee
Chip
Patrick Hume
Caesar
Richard T. Jones
Chief Tom Edwards
Susanna Thompson
Marcy Ramstead
Spencer Garrett
John Harper
Michael Douglas Hall
Smutts
Bryant Bentley
Cactus Ray
Nik Pajic
'Angry' Mike
Jon Osbeck
Security Officer Williams
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Public in Canada?+
In Canada, The Public is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Public on Netflix?+
The Public is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Public?+
The Public has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in The Public?+
The Public stars Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone and Christian Slater.
When did The Public come out?+
The Public is a 2019 movie directed by Emilio Estevez.
What genre is The Public?+
The Public is Drama film.
Who directed The Public?+
The Public was directed by Emilio Estevez.
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