The Post (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, The Post is a notable film directed by Mikhail Tsekhanovsky, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy is sitting at a table, writing a letter for Boris Prutkov. The cartoon follows the journey of this letter from Rostov to Leningrad, where its addressee Prutkov has just left for Berlin; when the letter arrives in Berlin, Prutkov has just departed for London; as the letter arrives in London, Prutkov is already on a steamboat to Brazil; and once the letters is delivered by the postman Don Basilio, Prutkov is already on his way back to Leningrad – where the letter, having followed Prutkov around the world, finally reaches him. The film sings a song of praise to the global postal services and to the reliability of the postmen, but it also tells the story of a journey around the world, returning once more to the new Soviet capital: Leningrad.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Post has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Post page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Post (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Post change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Post worth watching?
- The Post holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Post released?
- The Post was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.