Movie

The Postman Always Rings Twice

“Their Love was a Flame that Destroyed!”

★ 7.1(377)19461h 53m

The Postman Always Rings Twice is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tay Garnett
Release date: 1946-05-02
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $5,086,000
Budget: $1,683,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Postman Always Rings Twice — trailer

About The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1946 movie in the Drama, Romance and Crime genres, directed by Tay Garnett, starring John Garfield, Lana Turner and Cecil Kellaway. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 377 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.

Cast

John Garfield

Frank Chambers

Lana Turner

Cora Smith

Cecil Kellaway

Nick Smith

Hume Cronyn

Arthur Keats

Leon Ames

Kyle Sackett

Audrey Totter

Madge Gorland

Alan Reed

Ezra Liam Kennedy

Jeff York

Blair

Philip Ahlm

Photographer (uncredited)

John Alban

Photographer (uncredited)

Don Anderson

Orderly Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited)

Morris Ankrum

Judge (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

adulteryinfidelitybased on novel or bookgas stationdinerfemme fatalefilm noirmurderblack and whitedrifterolder husbandcrime of passionscheming wifeadulterous wifewife murders husband

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Postman Always Rings Twice on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Postman Always Rings Twice on Netflix?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Postman Always Rings Twice?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice stars John Garfield, Lana Turner, Cecil Kellaway, Hume Cronyn and Leon Ames.

When did The Postman Always Rings Twice come out?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1946 movie directed by Tay Garnett.

What genre is The Postman Always Rings Twice?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice is Drama, Romance, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Postman Always Rings Twice?+

The Postman Always Rings Twice was directed by Tay Garnett.