The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Bob Rafelson, running about 122 minutes. “You can get away with anything. Once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Who’s in it. The Postman Always Rings Twice stars Jack Nicholson as Frank Chambers, Jessica Lange as Cora Papadakis, John Colicos as Nick Papadakis and Michael Lerner as Mr. Katz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Postman Always Rings Twice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (1981)?
- In US, The Postman Always Rings Twice is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?
- The Postman Always Rings Twice stars Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos, Michael Lerner and Anjelica Huston.
- When was The Postman Always Rings Twice released?
- The Postman Always Rings Twice was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.