The Postman(1997)
“The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him.”
Overview
In 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.
Director
Kevin Costner
Studio
Tig Productions
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Kevin Costner
as The Postman
Will Patton
as Bethlehem
Larenz Tate
as Ford
Olivia Williams
as Abby
James Russo
as Idaho
Daniel von Bargen
as Sheriff Briscoe
Tom Petty
as Bridge City Mayor
Scott Bairstow
as Luke
Giovanni Ribisi
as Bandit #20
Roberta Maxwell
as Irene March
Joe Santos
as Getty
Ron McLarty
as Old George
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 58m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Tig Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Postman?▼
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What is The Postman about?▼
In 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.
Who directed The Postman?▼
The Postman was directed by Kevin Costner and released in 1997. It is a science fiction, adventure, action film.
How long is The Postman?▼
The Postman has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
Who stars in The Postman?▼
The cast of The Postman includes Kevin Costner as The Postman, Will Patton as Bethlehem, Larenz Tate as Ford, Olivia Williams as Abby, James Russo as Idaho and more.
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