The Postman

Film - 1997 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Science-Fiction

The story

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

Directed by

Kevin Costner

Starring

Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.1 out of 10

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Film · 1997 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Science-Fiction

The Postman

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The Postman hits the based on novel or book and cerebral thread running through your loves.

✦ Based on novel or book · Cerebral
The story

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

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The Postman - Original Theatrical Trailer
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Ratings
IMDb
6.1 / 10
84k votes
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14%
Tomatometer
2.79 / 5
23k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.3 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Science-Fiction
Runtime2h 58m
RatedM
Release1997-12-25
Where to watch
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