# The Post (2017)

> A newspaper publisher risks her paper and personal legacy to publish the Pentagon Papers against government threats.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/302643

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294822/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: urgent, serious, suspenseful, historical drama night, political film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and conviction in the face of government secrecy.

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