The Post(2017)
“Truth be told”
Overview
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$180M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Kay Graham
Tom Hanks
as Ben Bradlee
Sarah Paulson
as Tony Bradlee
Bob Odenkirk
as Ben Bagdikian
Tracy Letts
as Fritz Beebe
Bradley Whitford
as Arthur Parsons
Bruce Greenwood
as Robert McNamara
Matthew Rhys
as Daniel Ellsberg
Alison Brie
as Lally Graham
Carrie Coon
as Meg Greenfield
Jesse Plemons
as Roger Clark
David Cross
as Howard Simons
Where to Watch
YouTube TV
History Vault
Cinemax Amazon Channel
Cinemax Apple TV Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$180M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • DreamWorks Pictures • Reliance Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Post?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Post (2017).
What is The Post about?▼
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
Who directed The Post?▼
The Post was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2017. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Post?▼
The Post has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Post?▼
The cast of The Post includes Meryl Streep as Kay Graham, Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, Sarah Paulson as Tony Bradlee, Bob Odenkirk as Ben Bagdikian, Tracy Letts as Fritz Beebe and more.
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