The Postman

Name: The Postman
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 1997-12-25
Duration: 2 h 58 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo

1997·Movie·R·178 min·★ 6.3(1,216)

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“The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him.”

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

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Can I watch The Postman in United States? Yes — you can stream The Postman in United States on Fawesome and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About The Postman

The Postman is a 1997 English-language science fiction, adventure and action film directed by Kevin Costner. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate. It has a runtime of 2h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, YouTube Free.

The Postman was produced by Tig Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.

Director: Kevin Costner
Writers: Eric Roth, Brian Helgeland
Release date: December 25, 1997
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $80 million
Box office: $18 million
Production: Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

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The Postman cast & crew

The Postman was directed by Kevin Costner and written by Eric Roth and Brian Helgeland.

The cast features Kevin Costner as The Postman, Will Patton as Bethlehem, Larenz Tate as Ford, Olivia Williams as Abby, James Russo as Idaho, and Daniel von Bargen as Sheriff Briscoe.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Stephen F. Windon, and it was produced by Kevin Costner and Jim Wilson.

Is The Postman worth watching?

The Postman holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,216 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 2h 58m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and action, The Postman is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Postman

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