
The Postman
In a fractured, post-apocalyptic America of the near future, a solitary drifter unexpectedly embodies a forgotten symbol of civilization – the U.S. Postal Service – becoming a catalyst for rebuilding communities shattered by a devastating war. More than a simple adventure, the film explores the curious power of self-authored identity and collective hope in the face of overwhelming despair, as the protagonist’s assumed persona unintentionally ignites a movement toward self-governance. The narrative doesn’t celebrate heroic conquest, but the fragile, often clumsy, process of rediscovering humanity through the simple act of connection and communication. It’s a surprisingly optimistic, if somewhat awkwardly delivered, exploration of how easily belief can be manufactured and embraced when the alternative is utter hopelessness, leaving a lingering question about the nature of truth and leadership.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Kevin Costner
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1997-12-25
- Looptyd
- 178 min
- Gradering
- 6.3 / 10 (1214)
Rolverdeling
- Kevin Costner
- Will Patton
- Larenz Tate













