The Postman (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, The Postman is an action, adventure, war and science fiction film directed by Kevin Costner, running about 177 minutes. “The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2013 there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the Unites States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.
Who’s in it. The Postman stars Kevin Costner as The Postman, Will Patton as General Bethlehem, Olivia Williams as Abby and Larenz Tate as Ford Lincoln Mercury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Postman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Postman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Postman (1997)?
- In US, The Postman is available to 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 worth watching?
- The Postman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Postman?
- The Postman stars Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Olivia Williams, Larenz Tate and Tom Petty.
- When was The Postman released?
- The Postman was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.