Movie

The Postman

“The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him.”

★ 6.3(1,198)19972h 58m

The Postman is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch The Postman

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Good to know

Director: Kevin Costner
Release date: 1997-12-25
Runtime: 2h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $17,626,234
Budget: $80,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Tig Productions

The Postman — trailer

About The Postman

The Postman is a 1997 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton and Larenz Tate. It has a runtime of 2 hours 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 1,198 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Postman in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kevin Costner

The Postman

Will Patton

Bethlehem

Larenz Tate

Ford

Olivia Williams

Abby

James Russo

Idaho

Daniel von Bargen

Sheriff Briscoe

Tom Petty

Bridge City Mayor

Scott Bairstow

Luke

Giovanni Ribisi

Bandit #20

Roberta Maxwell

Irene March

Joe Santos

Getty

Ron McLarty

Old George

Themes & keywords

armybased on novel or bookhorseback ridinganti herolawlessnessinspirationwastelanddrifterfictional warfightingalternative realitytyrannymail carrierreluctant heroself government

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Postman in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Postman on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The Postman on Netflix?+

The Postman is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is The Postman?+

The Postman has a runtime of 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).

Who stars in The Postman?+

The Postman stars Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams and James Russo.

When did The Postman come out?+

The Postman is a 1997 movie directed by Kevin Costner.

What genre is The Postman?+

The Postman is Science Fiction, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed The Postman?+

The Postman was directed by Kevin Costner.