The Postman Always Rings Twice
1946, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
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A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Postman Always Rings Twice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- John GarfieldFrank Chambers
- Lana TurnerCora Smith
- Cecil KellawayNick Smith
- Hume CronynArthur Keats
- Leon AmesKyle Sackett
- Audrey TotterMadge Gorland
- Alan ReedEzra Liam Kennedy
- Jeff YorkBlair
- Philip AhlmPhotographer (uncredited)
- John AlbanPhotographer (uncredited)
- Don AndersonOrderly Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited)
- Morris AnkrumJudge (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Ruskin, Niven Busch
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $5.1M
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What The Postman Always Rings Twice is based on
The Postman Always Rings Twice is based on The Postman Always Rings Twice, a 1934 novel by James M. Cain, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 1934
The Postman Always Rings Twice
By James M. Cain
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Postman Always Rings Twice: quick answers
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 398 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Postman Always Rings Twice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Postman Always Rings Twice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Postman Always Rings Twice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Postman Always Rings Twice on?
The Postman Always Rings Twice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Postman Always Rings Twice?
If you liked The Postman Always Rings Twice, try The Postman Always Rings Twice, In Secret, Unfaithful.
Who directed The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars John Garfield, Lana Turner, Cecil Kellaway.
What is The Postman Always Rings Twice based on?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is based on The Postman Always Rings Twice, a 1934 novel by James M. Cain, published by Alfred A. Knopf.