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Postal (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Postal is a 2008 action thriller directed by Uwe Boll, starring Dave Foley and Verne Troyer. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $146,741 worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 22 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$146.7K
Metascore
22
budget
$15M
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Postal (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Uwe Boll
Genres
Action , Thriller , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$15M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Postal About?

The premise of Postal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A seemingly innocuous wrong number sets off a chain of increasingly bizarre and dangerous events for a young man. What starts as a simple mistake quickly escalates into a chaotic situation, forcing him to confront a series of unsettling encounters and blurring the distinction between what’s real and what’s not. His ordinary life unravels as he struggles to understand the escalating circumstances.

Postal Themes & Keywords

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  • dirty old man
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  • rear entry sex
  • sex with food
  • lesbian sex
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  • female rear nudity
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  • barefoot woman
  • z movie
  • virus
  • shot to death
  • star spangled banner
  • american flag
  • racial slur
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  • lesbian
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  • famous opening scene
  • dysfunctional marriage
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  • adulterous wife
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  • religious fanatic
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  • woman with a gun
  • racism
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Cast & crew

Postal Cast

Dave Foley leads the cast, with Verne Troyer. Directed by Uwe Boll.

Ratings

Postal Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Postal 22 on Metacritic.

Plot

Postal Plot Summary

What happens in Postal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the Postal Dude, an elongated figure sporting a vibrant mane of red hair, a goatee, sunglasses, a sleek black leather trench coat, and a T-shirt featuring a curious grey alien, resides in his run-down caravan trailer situated behind a home in the charming town of Paradise, Arizona. He shares this modest living space with his relentless wife, affectionately dubbed “The Bitch”. The game’s storyline unfolds over the course of seven days, from Monday to Friday, each day presenting a new array of tasks for the Postal Dude to fulfill.

Full summary

The whole story of Postal, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Postal Box Office & Budget

Postal grossed $146,741 worldwide on a $15 million budget.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$146.7K

International
$146.7K
Budget
$15M
Videos

Postal Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Postal.

POSTAL Movie Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Postal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the Postal Dude's signature hairstyle?

Cars

Cars in Postal

39 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster.

All 39 cars
  • 1996 Ford Crown Victoria in Postal 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster in Postal Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Important role
  • 1993 Mazda MPV in Postal 1993 Mazda MPV Important role
  • 2005 Audi A4 Avant B7 in Postal 2005 Audi A4 Avant B7 Minor role
Details

Postal Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Postal: The Movie” and “Постал”.

Also known as
  • Postal: The Movie
  • Постал
  • פוסטל
  • Salve-se Quem Puder!
  • 포스탈
  • 恐怖份子樂園
  • 邮政恐怖份子
  • Paštininkas
  • Totálny úlet
  • ポスタル

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FAQ

Postal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Postal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Postal?

Postal runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Postal released?

Postal was released on May 23, 2008.

Who directed Postal?

Postal was directed by Uwe Boll.

More films by Uwe Boll

Who is in the cast of Postal?

Postal stars Dave Foley and Verne Troyer.

How much did Postal make at the box office?

Postal grossed $146,741 worldwide on a budget of $15 million.

How is Postal rated?

Postal has 22 on Metacritic and 46% on TMDB.

Does Postal have a post-credit scene?

No. Postal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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