The Postman Poster
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Release Date: December 25th, 1997

DVD Release Date: June 9th, 1998

R|2 hr 57 min

Plot Summary
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: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen, Tom Petty, Scott Bairstow

Director: Kevin Costner

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Tig Productions, Warner Brothers

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  • 25
    David SterrittChristian Science Monitor

    The story takes place in 2013, but you'd hardly know it from the age-old clichés Kevin Costner purloins to tell this overblown action yarn, which relies so heavily on ideas borrowed from John Ford westerns that the Hollywood giant should have been credited as codirector; too bad Costner can't invest them with Ford's kind of life and originality, though. show more

  • 50
    James BerardinelliReelViews

    If you take The Postman at face value - that it's a straightforward, post- apocalyptic adventure tale, then it could seem like one of the worst movies of the year, if not of all time. show more

  • 38
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    There are those who will no doubt call The Postman the worst film of the year, but it's too good-hearted for that. show more

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