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Palmer

2021·Movie
1h 50min·R
70
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Family is who you make it.

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.
Redemption StorySmall-Town DramaUnlikely FriendshipOvercoming PrejudiceFinding FamilySecond ChancesEmotional ConnectionRural Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Palmer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Palmer legally?

Palmer is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Palmer worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Palmer rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Palmer?

1 h 50 min

Palmer runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Palmer?

Critics63
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Palmer higher (77) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Palmer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch Palmer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Palmer in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Palmer use?

JerkassIn Touch with His Feminine SideDoes This Remind You of Anything?Berserk ButtonMoment of WeaknessWould Hurt a ChildLike a Son to MeKids Are CruelWe Hardly Knew YeDeep SouthWhat Happened to the Mouse?"Well Done, Son" Guyand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Palmer, including Jerkass, In Touch with His Feminine Side, Does This Remind You of Anything?.