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The Postman

1997 · Movie · R · 178 min · ★ 6.3

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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.

Based on The Postman

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-12-25
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
178 min
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (1,196 votes)
Budget
$80,000,000

Themes

  • army
  • based on novel or book
  • horseback riding
  • anti hero
  • lawlessness
  • inspiration
  • wasteland
  • drifter
  • fictional war
  • fighting
  • alternative reality
  • tyranny
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1997
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1997
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1997
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1997
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1997
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  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1997 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1997 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1997 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1997 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1997 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Costner