The Postman Goes to War (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1966, The Postman Goes to War is a war film directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
What it’s about. The unsuspecting Parisian postman Thibon accepts a transfer as army mailman in Indochina. In the hospital, after his mail van is blown up by a mine, he falls in love with his Indochinese nurse Vang.
Who’s in it. The Postman Goes to War stars Charles Aznavour as Thibon, Daniel Ceccaldi as Cassagne, Helmuth Schneider as Maury and Michel Galabru as Claparède, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Postman Goes to War 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 Postman Goes to War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Postman Goes to War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Postman Goes to War (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Postman Goes to War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Postman Goes to War worth watching?
- The Postman Goes to War holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Postman Goes to War?
- The Postman Goes to War stars Charles Aznavour, Daniel Ceccaldi, Helmuth Schneider, Michel Galabru and Jess Hahn.
- When was The Postman Goes to War released?
- The Postman Goes to War was released in 1966.