How long is The Postman?

The Postman is 2 h 58 min long (178 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Postman rated?

The Postman is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Postman?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Postman (1997) runs 2 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 1,258 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 58 min — ends 10:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: December 25, 1997
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 1,258 votes
Director: Kevin Costner
Starring: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 58 min, plan the evening: start by 8:02 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free).

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How long is The Postman?: The Postman is 2 h 58 min long (178 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Postman rated?: The Postman is rated R in the US.
Is The Postman a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. At 2 h 58 min, plan the evening: start by 8:02 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Postman?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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