The Postman
“Dreams do come true.”
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Postman
The Postman is a 1994 Italian-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Radford. The cast is led by Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1200 ratings.
The Postman was produced by Esterno Mediterraneo Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, and K2 Two and made in Italy and France. It was released on September 22, 1994, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Writers
- Giacomo Scarpelli, Furio Scarpelli, Massimo Troisi
- Release date
- September 22, 1994
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $33 million
- Production
- Esterno Mediterraneo Film, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, K2 Two
The Postman cast & crew
The Postman was directed by Michael Radford and written by Giacomo Scarpelli, Furio Scarpelli, and Massimo Troisi.
The cast features Massimo Troisi as Mario Ruoppolo, Philippe Noiret as Pablo Neruda, Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Beatrice Russo, Renato Scarpa as Telegrapher, Linda Moretti as Donna Rosa, and Mariano Rigillo as Di Cosimo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Luis Bacalov, cinematography is by Franco Di Giacomo, and it was produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
Is The Postman worth watching?
The Postman holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,226 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Postman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Postman
Massimo Troisi
Mario Ruoppolo
Philippe Noiret
Pablo Neruda
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Beatrice Russo
Renato Scarpa
Telegrapher
Linda Moretti
Donna Rosa
Mariano Rigillo
Di Cosimo
Anna Bonaiuto
Matilde
Sergio Solli
Peasant
Carlo Di Maio
Priest
Nando Neri
Vincenzo Di Sauro
Orazio Stracuzzi
The Postman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Postman in United States?
The Postman is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Postman in?
The Postman is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Spanish, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Postman?
The Postman runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Postman rated?
The Postman is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,226 ratings.
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