The Postman

1997, Drama, 2h 57m

36 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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A massive miscalculation in self-mythologizing by director and star Kevin Costner, The Postman would make for a goofy good time if it weren't so fatally self-serious. Read critic reviews

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Years after a major global conflict has left the United States in dystopian disarray, a nomadic traveler who becomes known as the Postman (Kevin Costner) wanders through towns in the Northwest, delivering old mail. Thanks to the Postman's presence, people begin to believe that the U.S. government has been restored. During his travels, the Postman becomes involved with the lovely Abby (Olivia Williams) and clashes with the dictatorial Gen. Bethlehem (Will Patton).

Cast & Crew

Kevin Costner
The Postman
Will Patton
Gen. Bethlehem
Larenz Tate
Ford Lincoln Mercury
Olivia Williams
Abby
James Russo
Idaho
Daniel von Bargen
Pineview Sheriff Briscoe
Tom Petty
Bridge City Mayor
Scott Bairstow
Luke
Giovanni Ribisi
Bandit 20
Roberta Maxwell
Irene March
Joe Santos
Col. Getty
Peggy Lipton
Ellen March
Ron McLarty
Old George
Rex Linn
Mercer
Todd Allen
Gibbs
Brian Anthony Wilson
Woody
Shawn Hatosy
Billy
Charles Esten
Michael, Abby's Husband
Ryan Hurst
Eddie March
Kevin Costner
Director
David Brin
Writer
Eric Roth
Screenwriter
Brian Helgeland
Screenwriter
Lester Berman
Line Producer
Kevin Costner
Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Jim Wilson
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music
Stephen F. Windon
Cinematographer
Peter Boyle
Film Editor
Mindy Marin
Casting
Ida Random
Production Design
Derek R. Hill
Art Direction
Scott Ritenour
Art Direction
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