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The Post

2017Movie1 h 56 minPG-13

DramaHistory
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic837.0Rotten Tomatoes88%74%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Truth be told

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.

Feels like

  • Investigative Journalism
  • Historical Political Drama
  • Freedom of the Press
  • Government Cover-Up
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Real-Life Events
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 98

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Josh Singer, Liz Hannah
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Amy Pascal, Kristie Macosko Krieger
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 22, 2017 · 1 h 56 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 2017
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States, India
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$180 million
Available in
60 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Shaped Like Itself, Armor-Piercing Question, Significant Wardrobe Shift +9

  • Shaped Like Itself
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Significant Wardrobe Shift
  • Brick Joke
  • Artistic License – History
  • Splash of Color
  • The Oner
  • Stay in the Kitchen
  • Actor Allusion
  • One-Steve Limit
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Hidden Depths

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Post?"

Questions about The Post

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Post?

HBO MaxHistory VaultCinemax

In the United States, The Post streams on HBO Max, History Vault, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Post worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Post okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Post?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is The Post plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Post a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$180 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $180 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does The Post use?

Shaped Like ItselfArmor-Piercing QuestionSignificant Wardrobe ShiftBrick JokeArtistic License – HistorySplash of ColorThe OnerStay in the KitchenActor AllusionOne-Steve LimitO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessHidden Depthsand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Shaped Like Itself, Armor-Piercing Question, and Significant Wardrobe Shift.