The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1946, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 113 minutes. “Their Love was a Flame that Destroyed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
Who’s in it. The Postman Always Rings Twice stars Lana Turner as Cora Smith, John Garfield as Frank Chambers, Cecil Kellaway as Nick Smith and Hume Cronyn as Arthur Keats, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Postman Always Rings Twice has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Postman Always Rings Twice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)?
- In US, The Postman Always Rings Twice is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?
- The Postman Always Rings Twice holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?
- The Postman Always Rings Twice stars Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn and Leon Ames.
- When was The Postman Always Rings Twice released?
- The Postman Always Rings Twice was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.