The Postman 1997
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SplatIn 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as The Postman
as Bethlehem
as Ford
as Abby
as Idaho
as Sheriff Briscoe
as Bridge City Mayor
as Luke
as Bandit #20
as Irene March
Director:
Writer:
Eric Roth, Brian Helgeland, David Brin
Stars:
Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen, Tom Petty, Scott Bairstow, Giovanni Ribisi, Roberta Maxwell,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Adventure,Action
Release Date:
1997 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
178 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Postman
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as The Postman
as Bethlehem
as Ford
as Abby
as Idaho
as Sheriff Briscoe
as Bridge City Mayor
as Luke
as Bandit #20
as Irene March
as Getty
as Old George
as Ellen March
as Woody
as Gibbs
as Mercer
as Billy
as Eddie
as Michael
as Ponytail
as Drew
as Gangly Recruit
as Thin Recruit
as Mrs. Thompson
as Villiage Mayor
as Tony
as Slow Recruit
as Rope Bridge Soldier
as Rope Bridge Soldier
as Lily March
as Pineview Man
as Pineview Woman
as Pineview Woman
as Pineview Woman
as Pineview Woman
as Benning Gatekeeper
as Benning Mayor
as Benning Woman
as Benning Woman
as Letter Boy
as Mother of Letter Boy
as Elvis Woman
as Elvis Woman
as Bridge City Woman
as Carrier
as California Carrier
as Elvis Man (uncredited)
as Hope (uncredited)
as Disappointed Recruit
as Shakespeare Girl
as Shakespeare Boy
as Holnist Projectionist
as Holnist Scout
as Holnist Soldier
as Pineview Sentry
as Pineview Minister
as Pineview Old Man
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Pineview Band
as Benning Gatekeeper
as Benning Man
as Holnist Captain
as Bridge City Boy
as Bridge City Man
as Bridge City Guard
as Carrier Twelve
as Adult Letter Boy
as California Carrier (uncredited)
as Lion (uncredited)
as Lion (uncredited)
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