The Postman (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Postman is a 1997 action drama starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton and Olivia Williams. It is partly based on The Postman by David Brin. It runs 2 hours 57 minutes and earned $17.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1998. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 57m (177 min)
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- Based on
- The Postman by David Brin
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Postman About?
The premise of The Postman without spoilers, adapted from The Postman by David Brin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a drifter assumes the role of a traveling postman, carrying letters between isolated settlements. His mission, initially a means of survival, unexpectedly inspires hope and a sense of unity within a fractured nation. As he delivers messages and rekindles communication, he inadvertently sparks a fragile movement, reminding people of the values and connections they thought were lost.
The Postman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- postman
- reference to shakespeare's julius caesar
- post apocalyptic sci fi
- dystopian sci fi
- post office
- worst picture razzie winner
- female topless nudity
- drifter
- hope
- escape
- revolt
- leader
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- year 2043
- year 2013
- character name as title
- reference to shakespeare's macbeth
- nudity
- unnamed protagonist
- scene during opening credits
- based on the novel of the same name
- forest adventure
- cavalry sword
- horseback chase
- social drama
- survival drama
- actor director producer
- salt flat
- pack mule
- wandering minstrel
- open pit mine
- slave labor
- mail truck
- blind woman
- female hostage
- xenophobia
- female in jeopardy
- misogyny
- legendary hero
- sorting mail
- widow
- community dance
- aerospace engineer
- surrender
- disbandment
- mounted infantry
- artillery
- challenge to leadership
- peace declared
- baby daughter born
- pacific coast
Where to Watch The Postman
Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Postman Cast
Kevin Costner leads the cast, with Will Patton and Olivia Williams.
The Postman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Postman 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Postman Plot Summary
What happens in The Postman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this gripping tale set against a post-apocalyptic landscape, the film The Postman delves into the symbolic significance of civilization and its remarkable endurance. The narrative unfolds in three distinct sections, each presenting a unique representation of humanity’s resilience.
Full summary
The whole story of The Postman, scene by scene
The Postman Box Office & Budget
The Postman grossed $17.6 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 22% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$17.6M
22% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $17.6M
- Budget
- $80M
The Postman Awards & Nominations
The Postman earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1998.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
The Postman Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Nomad's Escape
How Well Do You Know The Postman?
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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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What profession does Gordon Krantz assume after losing everything?
Cars in The Postman
19 cars on screen, including the 1967 Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher and the unknown.
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The Postman Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Mensajero del futuro” and “Posel budoucnosti”.
- Also known as
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- Mensajero del futuro
- Posel budoucnosti
- El mensajero
- L'uomo del giorno dopo
- The Postman: O Mensageiro
- A jövő hírnöke
- Почтальон
- Budbäraren
- 邮差
- Haberci
- Ανάμεσα σε δύο κόσμους
- Poștașul
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- Wysłannik przyszłości
- הדוור
- Le facteur
- O Mensageiro
- The Postman – Posel budoucnosti
- El missatger del futur
- 포스트맨
- Месия на бъдещето
- The Postman - Tulevaisuuden sanansaattaja
- Posol budúcnosti
- Laiškanešys
- Người Đưa Thư
- คนแผ่นดินวินาศ
- 2013終極神差
- Листоноша
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Movies Like The Postman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Postman, The Survivalist and Postcard.
The Postman FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Postman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Postman?
The Postman runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).
When was The Postman released?
The Postman was released on December 25, 1997.
Who is in the cast of The Postman?
The Postman stars Kevin Costner, Will Patton and Olivia Williams, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Postman?
In the US, The Postman is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Postman make at the box office?
The Postman grossed $17.6 million worldwide on a budget of $80 million.
How is The Postman rated?
The Postman has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 29 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is The Postman based on a book?
Yes. The Postman is partly adapted from The Postman by David Brin.
Was The Postman nominated for any awards?
The Postman received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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