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Palmer
Film · 2021
What hooked you in Palmer was the quiet, gritty process of a person trying to rebuild their life after prison.
Books on the same thread
Reminders of Him
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Palmer: Redemption.
Like Palmer, this story centers on the difficult road to redemption after incarceration, focusing on the heavy emotional toll of trying to reconnect with a family you left behind.
Reminders of Him
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
Explores: Mother-daughter reconciliation, Social stigma, Forgiveness.
This narrative mirrors the core struggle found in Palmer, exploring the social stigma faced by those returning from prison who simply want to prove they have changed for the better.
Series on the same thread
Tulsa King
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Palmer: Redemption.
While the tone is sharper, you will recognize the familiar fish-out-of-water feeling from Palmer as a man released after years of imprisonment struggles to navigate a completely unfamiliar world.
Navillera
Series · 2021
Explores: Mentorship, Late-Life Dreams, Overcoming Obstacles.
The unlikely bond between two people from different generations provides the same heart-wrenching emotional anchor found in Palmer, proving that mentorship can heal even the most fractured lives.
I Will Find You
Series · 2026
Explores: parental devotion, search for truth, institutional corruption.
If the parental devotion in Palmer moved you, this story of a father fighting against the system to reach his child offers a similarly intense, high-stakes emotional journey.
Dexter: New Blood
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Palmer: Redemption.
Just as Palmer examines the challenge of keeping a past life buried in a small town, this series tracks a man trying to maintain a new identity despite old ghosts.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity seen in Palmer, diving deep into the lives of people caught in the complex intersection of personal mistakes and the legal system.
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold historical anecdotes, curiosity-driven learning, American cultural history.
Much like the human-centric storytelling in Palmer, this series uncovers the hidden, often difficult truths behind individual lives, focusing on the obscure stories that define a person's character.
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Common questions
Is Palmer based on a true story?
The description for Palmer does not state that the film is based on a true story. It focuses on the fictional journey of Eddie Palmer, a former high school football star returning home from prison to rebuild his life and connect with a young boy named Sam.
What is the premise of Palmer?
Palmer follows Eddie Palmer, a former high school football star who returns home after serving 12 years in prison. He attempts to put his life back together and forms an unlikely bond with Sam, an outcast boy from a troubled home, while facing threats from his past.
Does Eddie Palmer have a criminal record in Palmer?
Yes, Eddie Palmer is a former high school football star who returns home in the film Palmer after spending 12 years in prison. His past experiences and time behind bars create challenges as he tries to start over and build a new life with Sam.
Who does Eddie Palmer bond with in Palmer?
In Palmer, Eddie Palmer forms an unlikely bond with a boy named Sam. Sam is described as an outcast who comes from a troubled home, and their relationship becomes a central part of Eddie's attempt to put his life back together after returning from prison.