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The Postman (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Postman is a 2025 mystery drama directed by Andrey Razenkov, starring Aleksey Rozin, Alexander Petrov and Fyodor Lavrov. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $178,564 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
worldwide gross
$178.6K
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The Postman (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Andrey Razenkov
Genres
Mystery , War , Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Postman About?

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

A dedicated postman, known and cherished by his town, has been delivering mail since childhood. When he struggles to deliver a death notice, he begins crafting fictional "letters from the front" to replace them. His talent allows him to convincingly mimic different writers, fooling the entire community. However, the increasingly close scrutiny of military authorities during wartime threatens to expose his elaborate deception and the comfort it provides.

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Cast & crew

The Postman Cast

Aleksey Rozin leads the cast, with Alexander Petrov and Fyodor Lavrov. Directed by Andrey Razenkov; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Andrey Razenkov

One more film directed by Andrey Razenkov: Tests for a Real Men.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Postman Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Postman 4.7/10.

Plot

The Postman Plot Summary

What happens in The Postman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a world devastated by a series of catastrophic events, “What’s After the Movie” explores a story that goes beyond mere action and survival, highlighting the importance of civilization and hope. At its core, the narrative revolves around Gordon Krantz, played by Aleksey Rozin, a character who embodies resilience amid chaos. Originally a drama student from the University of Minnesota, Gordon’s journey begins when he loses nearly everything to bandits and finds temporary refuge in a long-abandoned postal van. Finding a pile of old mail and a postal uniform, he adopts the role of a makeshift postman not out of deception but out of a desire to survive and give his new community a sense of order and connection.

Full summary

The whole story of The Postman, scene by scene

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Box office

The Postman Box Office

The Postman grossed $178,564 worldwide.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$178.6K

International
$178.6K
Quiz

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.

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What does Gordon Krantz initially wear the postal uniform for?

Details

The Postman Also Known As

Also known as “Pochtar”.

Also known as
  • Pochtar

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FAQ

The Postman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Postman?

The Postman runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Postman released?

The Postman was released on April 21, 2025.

Who directed The Postman?

The Postman was directed by Andrey Razenkov.

More films by Andrey Razenkov

Who is in the cast of The Postman?

The Postman stars Aleksey Rozin, Alexander Petrov and Fyodor Lavrov, among 15 credited actors.

How much did The Postman make at the box office?

The Postman grossed $178,564 worldwide.

How is The Postman rated?

The Postman has 4.7/10 on IMDb and 78% on TMDB.

Does The Postman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Postman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Postman in?

The original language of The Postman is Russian.

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