Postmortem (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1998, Postmortem is a thriller film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 105 minutes. “The only way to trap a serial killer is to know what he feels, what he thinks, and when he'll strike...again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The only thing James wants is to remain away from Scotland. One day, however, he receives a fax, a printout of an unknown person's obituary. The next day, he is charged and arrested for the murder of this person.
Who’s in it. Postmortem stars Charlie Sheen as James McGregor, Michael Halsey as Inspector Balantine, Ivana Miličević as Gwen Turner and Stephen McCole as George Statler Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Postmortem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Postmortem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Postmortem tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Postmortem (1998)?
- In GB, Postmortem is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Postmortem worth watching?
- Postmortem holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Postmortem?
- Postmortem stars Charlie Sheen, Michael Halsey, Ivana Miličević, Stephen McCole and Gary Lewis.
- When was Postmortem released?
- Postmortem was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
