How long is The Post?

The Post is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Post rated?

The Post is rated PG-13 in the US.

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The Post (2017) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.0 from 5,071 TMDB members. A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.

Runtime: 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: December 22, 2017
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 5,071 votes
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), History Vault (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is The Post?: The Post is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Post rated?: The Post is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Post a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Post?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), History Vault (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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