The Postman
1994, Italian. Directed by Michael Radford.
Dreams do come true.
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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Absolute Cinema
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7.9/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1994
- Original title
- Il postino
- Country
- Italy, France, Belgium
- Written by
- Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli, Massimo Troisi
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $33M
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The Postman: quick answers
Is The Postman worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Postman?
The Postman runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Postman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Postman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Postman suitable for kids?
The Postman is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like The Postman?
If you liked The Postman, try Respiro, Somebody to Love, Bread and Tulips.
Who directed The Postman?
The Postman (1994) was directed by Michael Radford and stars Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta.