The Postman

The Postman

1997 · 178 min · EN · R · 6.3 (1,249 votes)
Dir. Kevin Costner · Starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen · Music James Newton Howard

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

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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.

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Embark on a sprawling, gritty journey through a desolate future, where the remnants of humanity cling to survival. It feels like a grand, propulsive adventure, slowly igniting a spark of hope against overwhelming tyranny. The mood is a blend of stark realism and inspiring resilience, set against a vast, broken landscape.

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