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The Postman

1997
Drama
Sci-fi
2h 57m
Set in the year 2013, after a war has devastated America, the film focuses on a lone drifter who becomes the reluctant leader of the fight against the forces of destruction. (Warner Bros.)
Directed by:
Kevin Costner Kevin Costner
Written by:
David Brin Brian Helgeland Brian Helgeland Eric Roth Eric Roth
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Starring:
Shawn Hatosy Shawn Hatosy Will Patton Will Patton Joe Santos Joe Santos Giovanni Ribisi Giovanni Ribisi Olivia Williams Olivia Williams Larenz Tate Larenz Tate Kevin Costner Kevin Costner Tom Petty Tom Petty James Russo James Russo Peggy Lipton Peggy Lipton Mary Stuart Masterson Mary Stuart Masterson Ellen Geer Ellen Geer
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Genres:
Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Postman

1997
Drama
Sci-fi
2h 57m
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alleyd84alleyd84
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
90th
Only cockroaches and Kevin Costner can survive nuclear holocaust
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 24 Mar 2020
64
45th
Just a movie about Kevin Costner going around ringing everybody twice.
Rated 24 Mar 2020
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 12 Aug 2013
10
3rd
For a story that reeks of self delusion and megalomania, this turned out to be nowhere near the science fiction examination of the term 'going postal' I had hoped for.
Rated 12 Aug 2013
lucluc
Rated 09 Mar 2010
67
53rd
A very long movie of more than 2 hours and a half, a sort of "Mad Max movie" but this time with K.Costner. The first hour was good but then the story it's getting boring with a final disappointing end. I like more "Dances with Wolves" which is one of the best of K.Costner.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 27 Jul 2010
45
34th
On politics as Austinian performativity: seems to want not only to thematise such questions but to enact them, to provoke through cinematic means some rebirth of the American spirit. The militaristic aspects of this agenda suggest it is some kind of “neoconservative” exercise, unless, that is, one credits the notion put forth by the film that its actual preoccupation is the reconstruction of the possibility of genuine “communication”.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 23 Sep 2007
3
61st
It's pretty god-damned maudlin, but not as bad as everyone says.
Rated 23 Sep 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
15
7th
Return to sender.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 18 Aug 2012
70
53rd
I knew this movie was going to go off the rails .Costner gives out hope like it was candy in his pocket. I was shocked into liking this.
Rated 18 Aug 2012
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
91
70th
cool
Rated 14 Oct 2008
luthar15luthar15
Rated 31 Dec 2008
100
99th
overratedoverrated
Rated 22 Aug 2021
13
6th
This makes Waterworld look like a masterpiece, and seems like the real reason why Costner's career took such a hit. I kept thinking that the gap of time between 1997 and 2013 wasn't big enough for seemingly everyone to have forgotten the pre-war world. Some very minor enjoyment to be derived from a bunch of Fallout villains who religiously watch The Sound of Music.
Rated 22 Aug 2021
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 26 Jul 2011
55
30th
I love the minimalism of this film and hate the patriotism of it!
Rated 26 Jul 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 19 Dec 2008
78
66th
an adventure set in the future, but hardly a sci-fi movie, more an apocalyptic movie. a good story and adventure, but most aspects could, and should have been vastly improved upon.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 04 Oct 2015
18
7th
3 hours? No wonder it's about snail mail... wait, wait... Uh... shit, I can do better...
Rated 04 Oct 2015
slbfilmmakrslbfilmmakr
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
91st
If you like water world and that sort of thing you'll love this one. A good inspirational film. Touches on the will of people and uncontested want for freedom and the ability to follow a dream
Rated 14 Aug 2007
m3tanm3tan
Rated 02 May 2014
0
1st
Costner directs this 3-hour lumbering snoozefest where he casts himself as a post apocalyptic Jesus. He concludes "Dances With Myself" with a worship scene of a bronze statue of himself. Holy f**k!!! Is it possible to be more pretentious and full of yourself than this guy???
Rated 02 May 2014
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
6th
Huh?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
blearybleary
Rated 08 Sep 2008
10
5th
during the middle hour of this film i had a marvellous dream about a huge bowl of chocolate ice cream!
Rated 08 Sep 2008
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
72nd
Very fun and creative, I don't understand the hate for this movie at all. Just enjoy it, cripes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mischiefmischief
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
62nd
Completely underrated post apocalyptic opus.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 14 Jan 2009
0
2nd
WTFNO.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 20 Apr 2008
0
4th
2013? lol
Rated 20 Apr 2008
amerigoamerigo
Rated 26 Dec 2008
79
61st
It's a big budget three hour Hollywood epic about the US postal service... as an allegory of the Civil War... in the post-apocalypse. Starring Kevin Costner? So it's kinda like Waterworld meets Titanic meets a Civil War movie. Worth a watch for the sheer unusual factor to it.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
balmungbalmung
Rated 19 May 2009
100
85th
A great dystropian movie
Rated 19 May 2009
vv238vv238
Rated 18 May 2022
25
21st
The Postman is the kind of bad that I would love to love but just can't, sorry Kevin. This, Costner's second Mad Max ripoff, is yet another ego-driven bore that is too well-made to be a joke yet too insanely self-serious to be fun at all.
Rated 18 May 2022
jiveabillionjiveabillion
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
78th
I really like these post apocolyptic movies. Im not really a fan of Kevin Kostner, he just happens to be in a good number of these movies. That being said, I like this movie alot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
36
4th
Almost plays as a parody of this type of movie. Unfortunately, if it was supposed to be a satire, then it wasn't funny enough, and if it was supposed to be serious, then it is just god-awful. It is so self-preachy and self-important that it just comes off as a joke.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 17 Dec 2009
70
27th
The scope is impressive, but this is another Costner misfire. It's like he set out to change the world using shitty movies and failed.
Rated 17 Dec 2009
mdikicimdikici
Rated 05 May 2010
40
7th
another bad costner movie
Rated 05 May 2010
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 16 Oct 2021
10
0th
One of the (justified) poster childs for the overindulgent 90s star vehicle finds Costner upping the ante by stepping behind the camera as well - some admittedly stylish scene compositions can't compensate for a deadening pace, performances ranging from the stiff (Costner) to pitifully overblown (Patton) and some stomach churning hubris from its star-director - the bronze statue of the postman in action kind of hilariously sums up the movie as a whole!
Rated 16 Oct 2021
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
36th
Not as bad as the critics said it was, but not as good as it tries to be; I don't know whether to call it a pleasant surprise or a disappointment.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mchaleMcHale
Rated 03 May 2011
60
16th
Some postman you turned out to be.
Rated 03 May 2011
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
25th
Not so hot. Not much to say, because it was neiter great nor horrible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jlkellerjlKeller
Rated 03 May 2008
1
1st
unfortunately, i did see this one. Tom Petty, what were you thinking??
Rated 03 May 2008
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 04 Jun 2007
4
6th
way too long for no damn reason
Rated 04 Jun 2007
mr_freezemr-freeze
Rated 03 Apr 2009
70
24th
Ganz nett, aber einfach zu lang geraten. Costner ist allerdings wieder sehenswert.
Rated 03 Apr 2009
snatit4387Snatit4387
Rated 29 Feb 2008
35
11th
Well shot, but overly ambitious and poorly cast.
Rated 29 Feb 2008
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 15 May 2008
25
8th
No. Just . . no!
Rated 15 May 2008
tofoftofof
Rated 29 Dec 2015
6
35th
Would've been two notches better if Costner had just tightened up the film. The runtime is unacceptable; it would be trivial to cut 10 minutes from each act and wind up at a reasonable length without sacrificing nearly any story.
Rated 29 Dec 2015
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
3rd
When I was younger I wondered why people didn't like this movie. Well, years later, I have read the book, and I made it a goal to see this film again. It's horrendous. The acting is dry and poor by all but the horses and Olivia Williams, who actually does a great job. The cinematography though, is the worst I can think of in a major motion picture, and the sporadic use of slow motion makes me want to punch Costner in the ear. Total crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
50
16th
I kind of liked the sweeping post apocalyptic vision but the movie felt like it was 9 hours long, the entirety of which was full of actors who didn't know what they were doing, or didn't care.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
teeceeteecee
Rated 17 Sep 2008
20
15th
løgn, så kun en del af den - det var nok
Rated 17 Sep 2008
magnumtmagnumt
Rated 16 Apr 2007
40
6th
Oh fuck this is one incredible boring movie... I'll stick to Mad Max for my post-apocalypse cinema, thankyouverymuch.
Rated 16 Apr 2007
ruloaasruloaas
Rated 30 Jun 2008
20
18th
I saw it when it came out, and left the next month. I only saw it once.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
alidedealidede
Rated 27 Jan 2008
80
22nd
good film
Rated 27 Jan 2008
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 28 Nov 2021
13
0th
The Postman needs to edit itself: there are too many lines, scenes, and moments that contribute nothing to the razor thin plot the movie offers. So much of the dialogue is nonsensical that I found myself embarrassed. Worst of all, Costner paints himself as a bonafide savior in every way, and the other characters in the film unbelievably cherish every ridiculous line he utters. This is "ego first" filmmaking. Verdict? Trainwreck.
Rated 28 Nov 2021
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
60
22nd
Alright - it has Tom Petty!
Rated 19 Jul 2008
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 18 Dec 2016
60
16th
Possibly the weirdest film I have ever seen. Part satire, part Peter Pan, part romance, part civil war re-enactment, part Shakespeare admiration, part horse killing simulator . The progression of time is erratic and this makes it tougher to watch. There are so many absurd jokes here, some on purpose. The concept seems old-fashioned for a 1997 film. Also the slow motion grab of the mail is utter cringe and the movie is probably 1 hour too long.
Rated 18 Dec 2016
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 18 Jun 2012
15
7th
I fucking hate Kevin Costner movies
Rated 18 Jun 2012
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
23rd
It is seriously not that bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
turinturin
Rated 29 Jan 2009
44
14th
I would even enjoy it for it's atmosphere and a view of a rebuilding society in a post apocalyptic world, if it just didn't go on and on. Seriously, how many endings can you have in a film? And every one worse then the last.
Rated 29 Jan 2009
hstephen9hstephen9
Rated 24 Aug 2008
40
25th
David Brin would be spinning in his grave, were he dead. Not as bad as Waterworld. Worst performance by Tom Petty in a film.
Rated 24 Aug 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
33
32nd
ok
Rated 23 Aug 2007
martrynmartryn
Rated 15 Aug 2007
50
15th
Kinda like the idea of the post-apocalyptic America thing, but the film kinda fails in some key areas. I'm a fan of Costner and these types of films, but this one just manages to miss in all the wrong ways.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
45
24th
Costner again.
Rated 26 May 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 19 Oct 2013
54
14th
53.500
Rated 19 Oct 2013
drcoathangerdrCoathanger
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
4th
Hahahahahaha, Kevin Costner.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 25 Nov 2009
35
25th
Not terrible, but could've been an hour shorter. Honestly, it'd be a pretty great movie at a runtime of 120 min.
Rated 25 Nov 2009
tathieltathiel
Rated 25 Sep 2009
51
10th
A western in the future? A future so close by that the movie might outdated in a short while? This has to go wrong...
Rated 25 Sep 2009
armilioArmilio
Rated 06 Jan 2015
60
28th
I like the concept, i like post-apocalyptic scenarios, I see this in boyhood and i pretty love it. So, i know there is a lot of crap, but come-on, see it like a marvel-movie! it become almost decent.
Rated 06 Jan 2015
evolutionEvolution
Rated 04 Jul 2012
35
12th
Rating from ~15 year old memory
Rated 04 Jul 2012
krylyrkrylyr
Rated 26 Jan 2007
65
13th
I actually liked Waterworld. This is no waterworld.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 01 Aug 2009
70
29th
I liked it but it was TOO LONG.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 27 Aug 2008
47
23rd
It was a cool idea, I've never read the book but I'm sure it was better. This movie was way too long and I was having trouble keeping my attention up. It seemed like it was two movies back to back. The postman stuff is the whole point of the movie but doesn't even come in until a third of the movie is gone.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
12th
Who's bright idea was this anyhow??? VERY crappy adaptation of what looks to be a VERY crappy book
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
50
38th
A mass of wasted potential. I don't have a hate on for this movie though.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
kevinflinttnkevinflinttn
Rated 08 Feb 2009
15
8th
Too sci-fi. Not a great story.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
actlikealadyactlikealady
Rated 17 Nov 2012
70
47th
Okay movie but it was too long.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 15 Jul 2010
33
15th
I admit, the evil guys who are big fans of Sounds of Music is a nice touch. However, I can't share any of that enthusiasm about the rest of the movie. It is corny, over-patriotic and worst of all, really dull. And that really takes a toll of a movie of almost 3 hours length. Sorry way to end a big Hollywood career, if you ask me.
Rated 15 Jul 2010
councillorCouncillor
Rated 07 Feb 2009
0
0th
The Ego-man
Rated 07 Feb 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 02 Mar 2007
35
13th
Poor.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
kitty19Kitty19
Rated 19 Jan 2019
80
51st
Maybe the costuming and sets kinda sucked but the story was interesting. Worth watching for that reason.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
nachtwulfnachtwulf
Rated 19 Aug 2009
70
31st
Try the book instead
Rated 19 Aug 2009
glmglm
Rated 07 Nov 2011
54
20th
53.500
Rated 07 Nov 2011
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 15 Jan 2012
60
59th
It was very long but I liked much of it. Great cast. Excellent production quality & music. I must be a sucker for Kevin Costner & Olivia Williams. I got really tired of Will Patton & some of the other bad guys. Tom Petty stunk it up. It was a little preachy and the ending was saccharine sweet. However, I don't understand the extreme hate on this one. I guess I need to watch it again with some fresh eyes. (score tentative)
Rated 15 Jan 2012
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Jun 2008
20
13th
bad movie
Rated 14 Jun 2008
ribcageribcage
Rated 19 Jun 2016
54
29th
Biggest complaint is that Costner wanted to build as many aspects of this world as possible rather than allowing viewers to fill in gaps, so we are forced to sit through a heavily inflated runtime to see all the different towns in detail. The 3 hours are painfully long, despite the setting being interesting. Pattons villain is an out of place 1 dimensional tyrant. Theres something good here...costner just buried it...deep.
Rated 19 Jun 2016
wilsonlnuWilsonLNU
Rated 30 Oct 2013
57
30th
This is a terrible movie in many ways, and far too long. And while I'm not planning to watch it again, the thought of it always makes me smile, almost to the point of calling it a "guilty pleasure." Eh, maybe I will watch it again sometime - just with my finger on the fast-forward button.
Rated 30 Oct 2013
a_val_ona-val-on
Rated 28 Dec 2012
60
3rd
Interesting subject matter, but still kind of terrible.
Rated 28 Dec 2012
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
75
18th
Also gets a lot of flack about being terrible. Pretty bad.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
fyngyrzfyngyrz
Rated 30 Aug 2007
5
6th
Stinker
Rated 30 Aug 2007
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 11 Aug 2013
36
15th
A fascinating example of movie megalomania. Seriously awful despite a pretty entertaining first hour.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
neil_millerNeil Miller
Rated 28 Feb 2007
50
18th
Kevin Costner as the last man on Earth (almost) -- where is my mom for this one. Sorry Kevin, your time has passed and this one doesn't work.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
jurijJurij
Rated 29 Jan 2010
6
40th
Terrible editing but everything else is super.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
feniusFenius
Rated 16 Dec 2015
75
11th
There's a great idea for a television series (or a videogame) here if you could hold off on all the flag waving.
Rated 16 Dec 2015
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 May 2009
10
6th
This movie is incredibly boring. Consequential to the extreme and has nothing to innovate.
Rated 08 May 2009
jayaprakashsjayaprakashs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
41st
Bit of a snoozefest really, but it looks pretty. I wonder if Brin's novel was any better?
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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