The Postman
“The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
The Postman
Will Patton
Bethlehem
Larenz Tate
Ford
Olivia Williams
Abby
James Russo
Idaho
Daniel von Bargen
Sheriff Briscoe
Tom Petty
Bridge City Mayor
Scott Bairstow
Luke
Giovanni Ribisi
Bandit #20
Roberta Maxwell
Irene March
Joe Santos
Getty
Ron McLarty
Old George
Peggy Lipton
Ellen March
Brian Anthony Wilson
Woody
Todd Allen
Gibbs
Rex Linn
Mercer
Shawn Hatosy
Billy
Ryan Hurst
Eddie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.22x
-$62.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Costner
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland, Eric Roth
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Postman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.6M
- Production Studios
- Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Costner
Brian Helgeland, Eric Roth, David Brin
James Newton Howard
Stephen F. Windon
Peter Boyle
Kevin Costner, Steve Tisch, Jim Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Costner
Producer
Peter Boyle
Editor
Steve Tisch
Producer
Stephen F. Windon
Director of Photography
Kevin Costner
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Brian Helgeland
Screenplay
Jim Wilson
Producer
Eric Roth
Screenplay
Ida Random
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Postman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Postman?
The principal cast of The Postman includes Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo.
When was The Postman released and how long is it?
The Postman was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Postman?
The Postman had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $17.6M at the worldwide box office (0.22 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Postman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Postman was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Postman based on a book or true story?
The Postman is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David Brin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Postman?
The Postman holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).