The Postman Always Rings Twice
“You can get away with anything. Once.”
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Where to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in United States
Can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in United States? The Postman Always Rings Twice isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Postman Always Rings Twice there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is The Postman Always Rings Twice streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1981 English-language crime, romance and drama film directed by Bob Rafelson. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
The Postman Always Rings Twice was produced by CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Northstar International, and Lorimar Motion Pictures and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on March 20, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bob Rafelson
- Writers
- David Mamet
- Release date
- March 20, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Northstar International, Lorimar Motion Pictures
The Postman Always Rings Twice cast & crew
The Postman Always Rings Twice was directed by Bob Rafelson and written by David Mamet.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Frank Chambers, Jessica Lange as Cora Papadakis, John Colicos as Nick Papadakis, Michael Lerner as Mr. Katz, John P. Ryan as Kennedy, and Anjelica Huston as Madge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Small, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist, and it was produced by Andrew Braunsberg and Charles Mulvehill.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?
The Postman Always Rings Twice holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 568 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, romance, and drama, The Postman Always Rings Twice is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Postman Always Rings Twice
Jack Nicholson
Frank Chambers
Jessica Lange
Cora Papadakis
John Colicos
Nick Papadakis
Michael Lerner
Mr. Katz
John P. Ryan
Kennedy
Anjelica Huston
Madge
William Traylor
Sackett
Thomas Hill
Barlow
Jon Van Ness
Motorcycle Cop
Brian Farrell
Mortenson
Raleigh Bond
Insurance Salesman
William Newman
Man from Home Town
The Postman Always Rings Twice — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in United States?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Postman Always Rings Twice in?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Postman Always Rings Twice rated?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 568 ratings.
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