The Postman (1997)
English sci-fi film directed by Kevin Costner
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 57m 177 min
- Released
- 25 December 1997
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Postman has a runtime of 2 hours 57 minutes (177 min). The English film released on 25 December 1997. It is directed by Kevin Costner and stars Will Patton, Larenz Tate and Olivia Williams.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kevin Costner
- Cast
- Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Tom Petty, Kevin Costner, Daniel von Bargen, Scott Bairstow, Giovanni Ribisi, Peggy Lipton, Mary Stuart Masterson, Tony Wilson
- Cinematography
- Stephen F. Windon
- Editing
- Peter Boyle
- Music
- James Newton Howard
- Written by
- Eric Roth, Brian Helgeland, David Brin
- Produced by
- Steve Tisch, Jim Wilson, Kevin Costner
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $80 million
- Awards
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture
- Based on
- The Postman
- Set in
- Oregon
- Filmed in
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 1997
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Postman?
The Postman has a runtime of 2 hours 57 minutes, or 177 min.
When did The Postman release?
The Postman released on 25 December 1997.
Who directed The Postman?
The Postman is directed by Kevin Costner.
Who is in the cast of The Postman?
The cast of The Postman includes Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Tom Petty and Kevin Costner.
Where can I watch The Postman online?
The Postman streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of The Postman?
The budget of The Postman is reported as $80 million.
Is The Postman based on a true story or a book?
The Postman is based on The Postman.
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