Poster for The Postman

The Postman

1997, Drama, 2h 57m

36 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

What to know

critics consensus

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

You might also like

See More
Terminal Velocity poster image
Terminal Velocity
Chain Reaction poster image
Chain Reaction
Antitrust poster image
Antitrust
FX2 poster image
FX2
RoboCop 3 poster image
RoboCop 3

Where to watch

Rent/buy Rent/buy Rent/buy

Rate And Review

User image

Verified

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Step 2 of 2

    How did you buy your ticket?

    Let's get your review verified.

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

    You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • How did you buy your ticket?

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

The Postman Photos

View All Photos

Movie Info

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

Critic Reviews for The Postman

All Critics (36) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (33)
Full Review… Paul Tatara CNN.com Full Review… Mike Clark USA Today Full Review… Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Full Review… Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Full Review… James Berardinelli ReelViews Full Review… Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Full Review… Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Full Review… Yael Shuv Total Film Full Review… Luke Y. Thompson LYTRules.com Full Review… Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Full Review… Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Full Review… Andrew Wright rec.arts.movies.reviews
View All Critic Reviews (36)

Audience Reviews for The Postman

There are no featured reviews for The Postman because the movie has not released yet ().

See Movies in Theaters

Movie & TV guides

View All