Palmetto (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Palmetto is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 114 minutes. “In a town this bad, it's no use being good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After spending two years in prison, Harry Barber is released, bitter and disillusioned. He then gets involved with a simple kidnapping plot which turns out to be more complex than he imagines.
Who’s in it. Palmetto stars Woody Harrelson as Harry Barber, Gina Gershon as Nina, Elisabeth Shue as Mrs. Donnelly / Rhea Malroux and Rolf Hoppe as Felix Malroux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Palmetto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palmetto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palmetto tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palmetto (1998)?
- In US, Palmetto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Palmetto worth watching?
- Palmetto holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palmetto?
- Palmetto stars Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue, Rolf Hoppe and Michael Rapaport.
- When was Palmetto released?
- Palmetto was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.