Overview
In a post-apocalyptic, totally anarchic America, circa 2013, a defector from the ranks of murderous despot General Bethlehem masquerades as a representative of the good old U.S. Postal Service. But his ruse so delights the weary, oppressed people he meets that it indeed becomes real--and he finds himself championing their rights and the American Way. Adapted from the novel by David Brin.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Kevin Costner - Director
Kevin Costner
Will Patton
Larenz Tate
Olivia Williams
James Russo
Daniel Von Bargen
Tom Petty
Scott Bairstow
Giovanni Ribisi
Roberta Maxwell
Details
- Format: DVD (New Packaging)
- Run Time: 177
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 883929077342
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Rating: R (MPAA) (violence and some sexuality)
- Release Date: June 1998

Movie Reviews
Notes:
Although the film was not a critical or commercial hit when it was first released, Kevin Costner told the New York Daily News in late 2000, "I loved making THE POSTMAN. I understand they're showing it in school now to illustrate mythic heroes. Does it attach itself to me like some blemish? That's just cute journalism. I love that movie the way [Frank] Capra loved IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE."
